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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Rezear KOLAJ, Petar BORISOV, Ekaterina ARABSKA

The developments of the last year in the consumer economy have been a tangible reality throughout Europe. These dynamics, and economic features have increased research interest on the sustainability of food consumption in Albania. Given the context and predictions the research within consumer behavior and willingness to pay (WTP) may be of interest theoretically and practically. The study objective is to provide a multidisciplinary observation through a qualitative–quantitative approach of three groups of variables, such as (a) socio–economic; (b) psychological–social; and (c) motivational and their possible effect to WTP for meat product in the markets of Tirana. Results of the used Ordered Logit model show that variables age, income, consumption, food safety and education levels are factors that impact WTP for more meat. Living labs should consider the effectiveness of multidisciplinary theories within the segment and beyond.

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KOLAJ R., BORISOV P., ARABSKA E. 2023, THE FOOD AND THE FUTURE: CONSUMERS WILLIGNESS TO PAY FOR MORE MEAT AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN TIRANA, ALBANIA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 325-332.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Adina Magdalena IORGA, Paula STOICEA, Elena SOARE, Irina CHIURCIU

The study aims to analyze the main effects of the reduction in the use of agricultural inputs in the soybean culture, according to the Farm to Fork Strategy: decrease in agricultural production, increase in price, decrease in producers income, affecting the purchasing power of consumers. We analyzed soybean cultivation in Romania and compared to seven other EU countries (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Poland and United Kingdom) and showed that the use of pesticides and fertilizers in Romania is below the average of the quantities used in the countries included in the study. The areas cultivated with soybeans are significant and Romania occupied the 2nd place in the top of multi-year average for the total production of soybeans compared to the other analyzed countries.

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IORGA A.M., STOICEA P., SOARE E., CHIURCIU I. 2023, THE IMPACT OF REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES ON THE YIELD OF THE SOYBEAN CROP. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 303-310.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Lucica DOBRE, Dorina Nicoleta MOCUŢA

The purpose of our article is to contribute with a complementary analysis to different conceptual and practical perspectives in relation to the approach, estimation and concrete evaluation of the classification of agricultural land, in direct relation to the rural space, in Romania and in the EU. Along with the land use for agriculture we are also bring to attention other uses of land, including land required for human settlement. In the economic literature, according to their origin, goods are classified into: a) free goods – air, solar heat, natural light – whose consumption is unrestricted, being in themselves gifts of Nature, and consumed according to time and place and b) economic goods - either materials, or services, information - i.e. that type of goods, which, unlike free goods, have a limited character, being the result of an economic activity and a consumption of resources. In principle, natural resources are limitless, their consumption being free, unrestricted. However, under conditions of excessive exploitation, these natural resources become depletable, limited due to the exponential evolution of the "artificial" development in all economic fields, as well as a result of unsustainable (over)consumption. Among the goods - assets, of strategic importance, are the lands, both agricultural and non-agricultural. The paper has the purpose to analyze the concept of rural space, in Romania and the European Union. for this purpose the official statistical data and corresponding processing methods, also reports, the strategic European directives and recent researches and scientific articles were used. The results emphasized the importance of its integrated development and planning as a vital pillar of durable development and sustainability in direct connection with the agricultural land use. According to a report of the European Charter of Rural Areas "the rural area of Europe represents 85% of the total area, affecting - directly or indirectly - more than half of the European population". Romanian agriculture proved to be still of a low competitiveness compared to the other EU member states, as production factors are still being used below the optimal level. Therefore, rural areas are ecosystems where the progress in reducing poverty and increasing the quality of life is very slow.

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DOBRE L., MOCUTA D.N. 2023, THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF RURAL SPACE - A VITAL PILLAR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 163-168.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4
Written by Khairul Hisyam KAMARUDIN, Asan Ali Golam HASSAN, Mohamad Fadhli RASHID

From the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 until now, the Malaysian government has implemented various steps in curbing the spread of the virus in order to reduce the infection risk in all regions as well as among rural communities. The implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) by the government; designed to control intra– and inter–state and/or district movements and travels has been accepted and accustomed as the new norm in curbing the transmission of infection. This is especially among the vulnerable community groups i.e., elderly people and people with chronic diseases. Although MCO is crucial to curb the virus, this restriction of movement has also inhibited the activities of many important economic sectors especially on transportation of goods and other services. With a consideration that there is a dearth of studies, specifically about the impact of COVID-19 on the socioeconomic condition of the rural communities in specific context; a comprehensive study has been conducted involving 39 selected rural settlements for the whole Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 504 respondents/head of households had participated in the questionnaire survey. Research findings have shown the majority of respondents experienced socioeconomic impacts from MCO and the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly between 50% to 75% income reductions. This is contributed by two main factors: the MCO which hindered them to go out for work and carry out business activities as well as declining sales of produce or livestock. The research findings also reveal that 15% to 25% of the rural communities experienced food supply disruption. This is categorised as low to moderate level. It is important to note that since majority of the respondents are having low income, they are highly vulnerable to this volatile situation. Outcomes of this research could offer meaningful information regarding the current socioeconomic condition of rural communities in relation to the MCO and prolongation of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the way forward, there should be a more inclusive Build Back Better (BBB) strategies for creating a future more resilient rural community to pandemic.

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KAMARUDIN K.H., HASSAN A.A.G., RASHID M.F. 2022, THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER ON RURAL HOUSEHOLDS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN MALAYSIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 295-302.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Alina Laura AGAPIE, Florin SALA

The study evaluated the variation of starch content (ST) in wheat grains, under the influence of mineral fertilization. The experimental were organized and carried out in the period 2020 - 2021, within the SCDA Lovrin, Romania. The Ciprian wheat variety was cultivated by appropriate culture technology, in non-irrigated system, on a chernozem type soil. Three doses for nitrogen was applied (0, 60 and 120 kg ha-1), two doses for phosphorus (0 and 60 kg ha-1), and four doses for potassium (0, 40, 80 and 120 kg ha-1). The starch content (ST, %) was determined by the non-destructive method (NIR), PERTEN INFRAMATIC 9200 device. Values of the starch content were recorded between 68.60–72.17±0.30% in the conditions of 2020 year, 69.15–72.73±0.26% in the conditions of 2021 year, respectively 68.94–72.42±0.28% as average values, over the study period. The data series distribution, average values over study period, was as a normal type, and safety vas confirmed by correlation coefficient (values between r=0.829 in the case of V15, and r=0.985 in the case of V10). ST variation, depending to N and PK (as a direct and interaction effect of fertilizers), was evaluated by regression analysis (R2=0.880, p<0.001). Based on the values of the coefficients of the obtained equation, the optimal values for N and PK were calculated and the values xopt=75.10 kg N ha-1 active substance (a.s.), and yopt=120.00 kg PK ha-1 a.s. were obtained. The Cluster analysis used, facilitated the grouping of the tested variants, based on the Euclidean distances, in relation to the starch content values recorded in the wheat grains.

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AGAPIE A.L., SALA F. 2023, THE VARIATION OF A WHEAT QUALITY INDEX IN RELATION TO MINERAL FERTILIZATION; CASE STUDY ON STARCH. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 21-28.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4
Written by Alina Laura AGAPIE, Florin SALA

The study analyzed the variation of protein content in maize grains under the influence of mineral fertilization. The experiment was organised at the Agricultural Research and Development Station Lovrin, Timis County, Romania. The study was carried out under the conditions of the 2019-2020 agricultural years, on a chernozem type soil with medium fertility. The corn hybrid DEKALB 4541, non-irrigated culture system, was cultivated. Fertilization was done with nitrogen (ammonium nitrate, doses between 0-200 kg ha-1 N, active substance) and phosphorus (concentrated superphosphate, doses between 0-160 kg ha-1 P2O5, active substances). The combination of the two fertilizers resulted in 25 fertilization variants (V0 – control, to V25). The protein content (Pro, %) recorded values between 5.5±0.62% and 9.5±0.73%. The variation of the protein content under the influence of N, on each level of P, was described by polynomial equations of the 2nd degree, under statistical safety conditions (R2=0.854 to R2=0.975). The regression analysis facilitated the description of the protein content variation (Pro, %) in relation to N and P as a direct action and interaction, and the generation of 3D graphic models and in the form of isoquants, under statistical safety conditions. The cluster analysis facilitated the grouping of the variants based on the Euclidean distances, in relation to the similarity for the protein content values generated, in conditions of statistical safety condition (Coph. corr. =0.872).

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AGAPIE A.L., SALA F. 2022, THE VARIATION OF PROTEIN CONTENT IN MAIZE GRAINS IN RELATION TO THE FERTILIZATION LEVEL . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 31-38.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Daniela-Mirela PLESOIANU, Agatha POPESCU

Capitalizing on the tourist potential of a region together with the presence of roads and means of transport to areas with potential generates numerous tourist flows that will contribute to the tourist development of that geographical part of the country. The tourist technical-material base adapted to the needs and standards of tourists will contribute to a high number of overnight stays in the tourist region. The data processed in the work come from National Institute of Statistics-NIS. The qualitative aspects in this research were studied based on current scientific literature, official documents and observation method, and the quantitative research was carried out using statistical analysis of the processed data, graphic and cartographic method, the method of observation and interpretation. The results were presented in tables, graphs and then interpreted and examined. Data used in this study are part of the textbook on the desk. Tourist reception structures are the most important part of the technicalmaterial base of tourism. The tourist accommodation units include public utility spaces classified and arranged in such a way as to allow the accommodation of tourists and the provision of specific services according to the location. Despite that the most numerous accommodation units are represented by hotels, their number declined from 2,100 in 2008 to 1,526 in 2020 (-17.4%). The number of overnight stays is also high in hotels, but they also decreased from 52,481 in 2008 to 22,368 in 2020 meaning by - 67.4% less. A number of 304,068 tourists visited Ialomita county in 2008 and 73,697 in 2020, which reveals 24.2% because the county is visited especially for spa treatment in Amara Resort. The more active involvement of the authorities and the population for competitive activities and the increased degree of responsibility for everyone will generate a sustainable development of the region.

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PLESOIANU D.M., POPESCU A. 2023, TOURISM CAPACITY IN IALOMITA COUNTY, ROMANIA IN THE PERIOD 2008-2020 - WHAT ABOUT ITS FUTURE?. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 577-586.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Agatha POPESCU, Daniela-Mirela PLESOIANU

The aim of the study was to analyze the dynamics of tourist flows in terms of tourist arrivals and overnight stays by tourist destination in Romania in the years 2020 and 2021 of the Covid-19 pandemic compared to the year 2019. Graphics and fixed and variable basis and structural indices were used to show the difference of the level of these two indicators and their distribution by each destination. The year 2019 was the best for Romania's tourism when over 13.37 million arrivals and over 30.08 million overnight stays were registered. In 2020, the arrivals were by 52.16% lower than in 2019, and the overnight stays smaller by 48.45%, showing that this year was the worst, as a part of units were closed or worked at a reduced capacity, recording a lower revenue and even failed. Romanians saved tourism, being the dominant category who rediscovered the beauty of their own country both in 2020 and in 2021 when the restrictions were cancelled or limited. In 2021, the number of arrivals accounted for over 9.37 million and the number of overnight stays for over 20.83 million. The hierarchy of the tourist destinations in Romania based on the level of these two indicators is: Bucharest, the capital and the main cities, other localities and tourism itineraries, seaside resorts, mountain resorts, spa resorts and the Danube Delta and Tulcea City. The recovery of was not yet at the level of 2019, despite that in 2021, tourism managers have made special efforts to improve and diversify their offers and better satisfy their guests. This dynamics gives a hope that in coming years tourism will return to the level of 2019 or even to exceed it.

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POPESCU A., PLESOIANU D.M. 2023, TOURIST ARRIVALS AND OVERNIGHT STAYS IN ROMANIA BY TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE YEARS 2020 AND 2021 OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC COMPARED TO 2019. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 639-648.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4
Written by Sunday Brownson AKPAN

This study analyzed the trends in major ruminant meats (beef, chevon, mutton, and total ruminant meat) and provided empirical evidence on the relationship between ruminant meats production and key macroeconomics fundamentals in Nigeria. The study employed the time-series data that were sourced from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Central Bank of Nigeria,and the World Bank and ranging from 1961 to 2021. The descriptive analyses, trend equation, and multivariate autoregressive model were used to analyze the data. The result of the data analyses revealed an annual exponential growth rate of 1.156%, 6.694%, 6.032%, and 2.747% for beef, chevon, mutton, and total ruminant meat respectively. The empirical outcomes showed that the annual inflation rate has a significant negative inelastic association with the ruminant meats production in Nigeria; while the per capita income had a significant positive inelastic relationship. Moreover, the annual nominal exchange rate exhibited a mixed effect on ruminant meat production. To improve ruminant meat production in the country, it is strongly suggested that the inflation rate should be moderated and the country should develop sound and efficient policies to increase the per capita income.

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AKPAN S.B. 2022, TRENDS IN MAJOR RUMINANT MEATS PRODUCTION AND THE ROLES OF THE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 49-62.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1
Written by Iryna DYDIV

The rural tourism is a promising type of tourism in rural areas that increases the socio-economic level and well-being of the population. The entrepreneurial activity in villages provides an opportunity to expand employment, increase investment attractiveness and contribute to the improvement of rural infrastructure. Based on the analysis of data for the period 2012-2020, the forecast trends in the number of rural tourism farmsteads and their visitors in Lviv region are presented using trend analysis and the FORECAST.ETS.STAT function for the period 2021-2025. The Russian military aggression against Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affect the activities and prospects for the development of rural tourism in the country. Having built logarithmic, linear, exponential, power and polynomial trend models, the probable indicators for the specified period were forecasted. The current state and trends of rural tourism development during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the context of Russia's military aggression in Eastern Ukraine are considered. The formation and sale of quality products and services in the field of rural tourism involve providing a favorable environment and improving the quality of functioning of rural tourism estates. The development of rural tourism depends on the desires and demands of tourists, which form the demand in this area, which in turn creates supply in the market of tourist services and further development of business activities in the field of services in rural areas.

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DYDIV I. 2023, TRENDS IN RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN LVIV REGION BASED ON FORECASTING . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 169-178.

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