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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Răzvan STANCU, Adrian TUREK-RAHOVEANU

The article analyses the role of physical security management in public food and agritourism units in rural areas, focusing on the challenges and particularities of this context. In rural areas, where access to advanced technologies or resources is sometimes limited, the safety of employees and customers becomes essential for strengthening the local community's trust and for the success of businesses in this sector. Practical and adaptable solutions are presented, such as implementing simple surveillance systems or organizing activities in collaboration with local authorities. At the same time, the role of staff training is highlighted, which plays a decisive factor in reducing security incidents, especially in small communities, where relationships of trust are fundamental. The main goal is to identify accessible and efficient solutions, adapted to local specifics, that contribute to economic development and to strengthening community trust. The materials used include scientific articles selected from the Web of Science database, interpreted using the VOSviewer software for bibliometric analysis. The sources of information consist of specialized works, national strategies, official statistics and relevant documents in the field of tourism, security and sustainability. The applied research methods are bibliometric analysis and systematic theoretical analysis, assuming that effective physical security management is correlated with a high level of sustainability and sustainable local development. This complex approach allowed the formulation of relevant conclusionssuggesting that, through accessible strategies and security measures adapted to rural specifics, public food and agritourism units can contribute both to local economic development and to the creation of a safe and friendly environment for the community.

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STANCU R., TUREK-RAHOVEANU A. 2025, THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT IN CONSOLIDATING THE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC FOOD AND AGROTURISM UNITS IN THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 743-752.

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Written by Valentina Constanta TUDOR, Alina Gabriela MARCUTA, Andreea Cosmina SMEDESCU, Mihaela GRECU, Madalinaa Maria BREZULEANU

Using a bibliometric methodology, the current study examined the development and worldwide trends in the areas of ethics, academic integrity, and scientific integrity as well as the responsible conduct of researchers, faculty, students, and doctoral students. Analyzing the theoretical and applied contributions from the specialist literature was the goal of the study in order to pinpoint the primary research themes and any gaps that still existed. The discovery of networks of collaboration between authors and institutions demonstrated how responsible behavior supports academic integrity and ethical standards and how interest in addressing these issues is growing. It was also noticed an increase in international collaboration, especially between Asian and European institutions. What stands out, however, is the rather small number of applied studies. The databases that were the basis of the research were Scopus and WOS, the articles published in the period 1992-2024 being analyzed. The bibliometric analysis was carried out with the help of the VOSviewer software, which allowed mapping the links established between authors, institutions, terms or publications, starting from the frequency of keywords, authors, citations and thematic clusters. The research led us to the conclusion that responsible conduct is an important element in ensuring ethics and academic integrity, this being proven by the interest that researchers have shown through its approach in various scientific researches, but we would find that there is still a need of a global and systematic approach to this concept, which could thus contribute to the creation of an ethical and transparent academic and scientific environment.

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TUDOR V.C., MARCUTA A.G., SMEDESCU A.C., GRECU M., BREZULEANU M.M. 2025, THE ROLE OF RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN ACADEMIC ETHICS AND INTEGRITY: A BIBLIOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 887-898.

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Written by Mihaela MIHAILOVA, Rumena GANDEVA, Monika KABADZHOVA

Small farms play a crucial role in shaping the agricultural landscapes and economies of many nations, serving as both cultural staples and significant contributors to food security and rural livelihoods. This study applies K-Means clustering to examine the dynamics of small agricultural holdings across European regions, using key indicators such as the number of holdings, utilized agricultural area (UAА), economic output (Euro), and agricultural labor input (AWU). The analysis identified four distinct clusters that reveal the diverse roles small farms play in national agricultures. The findings illustrate the multifaceted roles small farms perform—from sustaining rural economies and preserving traditions to confronting productivity challenges and resource constraints. The study underscores the necessity for region-specific policies that enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of small farms. By framing the role of small farms within their national contexts, this research provides a strategic foundation for strengthening their contributions to agricultural sustainability and resilience.

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MIHAILOVA M., GANDEVA R., KABADZHOVA M. 2025, THE ROLE OF SMALL FARMS WITHIN THEIR NATIONAL CONTEXTS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 473-482.

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Written by Alexandru STRATAN, Viorica LOPOTENCO, Liliana STAVER

In the economic conditions, in which vulnerabilities are increasingly accentuated, the issue of ensuring food security for the Republic of Moldova is becoming not so much an agricultural issue but a comprehensive one directly related to sustainable macroeconomic development, its ability to implement socially oriented policies, the constant increase in the standard of living of the population and the use of the advantages of the international division of labor in agriculture. Solving these problems cannot be achieved without implementing new technologies in agriculture. Based on these arguments, we set out to investigate the opportunities for increasing food security by applying new innovative approaches, such as Agri-PV. The research methodology includes quantitative and qualitative methods based on national and international data sources. The main results highlight that the advantages of Agri-PV in the Republic of Moldova primarily relate to the favorable climatic zone for these technologies, the average annual duration of sunshine, and the variety of crops grown in the Republic of Moldova. We want to mention that the use of Agri-PV not only increases productivity and soil quality but also makes it possible to use green energy. At the same time, we have revealed that there are several impediments that hinder the implementation of photovoltaic panels in the Republic of Moldova.

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STRATAN A., LOPOTENCO V., STAVER L. 2025, TRANSFORMING FOOD SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA THROUGH THE AGROVOLTAIC CONCEPT . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 835-844.

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Written by Marina NIKOLOVA, Penka CHERNAEVA

Transformations in agriculture, the implementation of sustainable production models, require more and more digital agriculture to be placed at the heart of the modern agrarian revolution in Bulgaria. Increasing attention is being paid to understanding the need for the application and use of digital technologies as an innovative approach in the farming business. Undoubtedly, digital technologies are the ones that provide an opportunity to improve the economic sustainability of agricultural holdings. Digital solutions in the development of digital agriculture are an indisputable necessity and at the same time are a prerequisite for slowing down the negative economic and social processes, the demographic structure and the trend of depopulation of rural areas. Unfortunately, at this stage in Bulgaria, untimely implementation of effective solutions in connection with the digitalization of processes related to land administration is characteristic. A long-term management perspective is needed, leading to a transition to sustainable land management in every territory, especially in rural areas. This necessitates the need for timely digital solutions for administering land management processes and accelerating the development of a key economic sector, such as agriculture. In this context, the aim of the article is to explore the possibilities of implementing modern software solutions, taking into account the state and trends in the development of agricultural areas and farms in Bulgaria. On the other hand, to identify the problems in assessing the possible income from owned agricultural land and their solution through specialized software applications. The publication includes official data from national and European institutions, as well as own calculations from face-to-face interviews and data from archival protocols of a consulting organization. The research methods used include general scientific, empirical-theoretical and logical-theoretical methods, as well as analytical tools: analysis and summary of literature, graphic, tabular and schematic method for presenting characteristics and trends. The main results show that the number of individuals has the highest relative share compared to the total number of farms (91.43 %). However, individuals process only 37.4% of the UAA, which means that in most cases the use of expensive software solutions is unprofitable when managing small areas. Unfortunately, in Bulgaria, digital solutions for state control and management are still characterized by catching up, not overtaking, development. In conclusion, the issue of a management vision based on information systems and a reliable mechanism for controlling deviations, a synchronized institutional framework and digital solutions before their design and implementation is particularly acute.

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NIKOLOVA M., CHERNAEVA P. 2025, TRENDS AND CHALLENGES FOR IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS IN LAND MANAGEMENT IN BULGARIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 543-552.

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Written by Konstantin STOYANOV

The paper investigates the economic dimensions of renewable energy integration in rural areas and agricultural sectors across the EU, focusing on Bulgaria, Estonia, Slovenia and Spain. It examines EU regulatory landscape and National Energy and Climate Plans to understand financial incentives, policy frameworks, and social mechanisms empowering farmers and foresters as prosumers. Using a comparative methodology, the study highlights common challenges, including access to funding, regulatory bottlenecks, and sustainability standards. Results demonstrate that targeted financial incentives, efficient regulatory processes, and community-based models enhance rural economic resilience and energy independence. The findings underline the significance of policy integration at EU and national levels to drive sustainable rural energy transitions and address economic disparities.

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STOYANOV K. 2025, UNLOCKING THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 815-824.

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Written by Alexandru STRATAN, Eugenia LUCASENCO, Vasilii SAKOVICI

The paper analyses the sub-sectors of the Moldovan agriculture with a potential to transform into high value-added, in terms of production, processing and exports. The Moldovan agri-food sector is still relying on the production and export of raw material, rather that processed products. The low value-added level of agri-food exports determines the country’s specialization and hinders its transformation process. The methods approached during the research are based on the quantitative analysis of production and foreign trade of value-added products. At the same time, the qualitative approach with respect to analysis of export potential and estimation of the degree of competitiveness through the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) indicator has been also used. The obtained results revealed that the Republic of Moldova has the necessary prerequisites for enhancing its export potential of value-added products, as the primary agriculture is already developed and additional efforts are required. The agricultural policy should set the main directions for enhancing the value-added agriculture, particularly: support for increasing the quality of products and for processing industry, promotion of by-products, support for new varieties and sub-sectors of the agricultural system and enhancing the synergy among producers and processors.

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STRATAN A., LUCASENCO E., SAKOVICI V. 2025, VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA – INCREASING THE EXPORT POTENTIAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 845-854.

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Written by Maria-Gabriela RADU, Dana Maria (OPREA) CONSTANTIN, Georgeta BANDOC, Daniel ALEXANDRU

The study aims to focus on the analysis of winter wheat yields obtained in the context of the thermal resources available in the continental Dobrogea Region. The thermal resources play a crucial role in determining the length of the growing season, the sowing time, as well as the physiological processes of the plant and last but not least, in the production obtained at the end of the growing season. In achieving this study, there have been used the average production data per hectare from the National Institute of Statistics and the monthly meteo-climatic data on air temperature and spring index from six representative meteorological stations belonging to the National Meteorological Administration, for the period 1991 – 2023. The results of the study has highlighted the importance of the thermal factor in the development of the phenological stages of winter wheat in the study area, with agricultural yields varying between 296 kg/ha (2003) and 5,133kg/ha (2018), for the analyzed period. Knowing the requirements of the winter wheat crop in relation to the thermal resources offers farmers the possibility to maximize its production.

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RADU M.G., (OPREA) CONSTANTIN D.M., BANDOC G., ALEXANDRU D. 2025, VARIABILITY OF WINTER WHEAT AGRICULTURAL YIELDS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THERMAL RESOURCES. CASE STUDY: CONTINENTAL DOBROGEA, ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 677-682.

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Written by Stela TODOROVA, Kaloyan HARALAMPIEV

Reducing food loss and waste is a key part of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production. Specifically, target 12.3 aims to "halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030, and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.”The main hypothesis is that per capita losses of wheat and products influence the population's nutrition, with a mediation effect of per capita supply. Mediation analysis will be performed using the Food Agricultural Organization statistical database, in which losses from wheat and its products are independent variables. The dependent variables relate to measuring population nutrition, and the mediator variables measure food supply per capita.Various research methods, such as the mediation analysis, Augmented Dickey-Fuller test and desktop research, have been applied. Before the application of mediation analysis, a time series stationarity test was made. The study's results show that per capita losses of wheat and products do not directly or indirectly affect the “Average Dietary Energy Adequacy” and the “Prevalence of Undernourishment.” However, per capita losses directly affect the “Prevalence of Obesity” among the adult population. The indicators “Average Dietary Energy Adequacy” and “Prevalence of Undernourishment” are independent of the mediator variables.

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TODOROVA S., HARALAMPIEV K. 2025, WHEAT AND PRODUCT LOSSES AND THEIR IMPACTS ON THE POPULATION’S NUTRITION . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 869-876.

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Written by Andreea Iuliana VÎRLAN (SAVA), Maria BOBEICĂ (COLPOȘ), Georgiana Armenița ARGHIROIU, Silviu BECIU

Romania, with its millennia-old viticultural tradition, has significant potential to develop wine tourism as a driver of rural development, cultural preservation, and economic growth. While vineyards have long been integral to local culture, wine tourism has only recently emerged as a niche blending heritage, gastronomy, and immersive experiences. Historically, vineyards focused on grape production, but diversification led to complementary activities like tourism. Initially centred on passive observation during vineyard tours, wine tourism is now shifting towards experiential activities, engaging visitors in the stories and culture of winemaking. Despite its potential, the sector lacks in-depth research or a detailed SWOT analysis. This paper traces the sector’s evolution from traditional grape cultivation to an industry balancing production and tourism and identifies key opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the need for strategic investments. These include creating cohesive wine routes linking wineries and cultural landmarks, improving infrastructure, and launching targeted campaigns to position Romania as a global wine tourism destination. By addressing these needs, Romania can leverage its cultural heritage and exceptional wines to attract international audiences.

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VIRLAN (SAVA) A.I., BOBEICA (COLPOS) M., ARGHIROIU G.A., BECIU S. 2025, WINE, CULTURE AND CONNECTION: EXPLORING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF WINE TOURISM IN ROMANIA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 913-924.

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