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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Victor-Dumitrel TIȚA, Daniel NIJLOVEANU, Doru Anastasiu POPESCU, Nicolae BOLD

The determination of the influences of the management on the economic performance of an agricultural holding can be an important process for the farm manager, as a source of information which can consist in a valuable component needed in the decisional process. In this matter, the analysis is useful during a specific period of time, which also comprises future predictions. In this paper, we will present a study of the connection between the farm management approach, represented by several characteristics of the farm and the farmer, and the farm economic performance, represented by the financial result of the farm activity. This study is presented as a comparative analysis of two methods that establish the existence and intensity of the mentioned connection, the first one being based on statistical methods and instruments and the second one being based on machine-learning based tools, specifically supervised learning. This study aims to find alternative means of studying causal implications of the management type on the economic activity within a farm, based on digital-based tools. The obtained results for the mentioned research showed that the methods based on supervised learning can be an important tool of analysis, being complementary with the traditional statistical methods regarding the analysis of the microeconomic agricultural environment and performance, providing supplementary key data regarding the economic indicators.

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TITA V.D., NIJLOVEANU D., POPESCU D.A., BOLD N. 2023, ANALYZING PRESENT AND FUTURE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FARM MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE: COMPARATIVE STUDY USING STATISTICAL METHODS AND SUPERVISED LEARNING. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 701-708.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Casiana MIHUȚ, Nicoleta MATEOC-SÎRB, Anișoara DUMA COPCEA, Simona NIȚĂ, Iaroslav LAȚO, Valeria CIOLAC, Antoanela COZMA, Adalbert OKROS

The values obtained give us a series of information related to the factors present in the soil, factors that affect or limit the fertility and quality of these soils, such as: humus content, reaction, degree of settlement, etc. whose knowledge is particularly important because a series of improvement or limitation measures can be taken in time allowing the practice of sustainable agriculture. In the current context of climate change, both soils and crops are particularly vulnerable to a series of changes and environmental factors. In this context, the sustainable use of soils aims at improving soil quality and obtaining higher and qualitatively significant productions. This can only be achieved by knowing soil physical, physical-mechanical and chemical properties. This paper shows a series of soil properties, such as texture, densities, porosities, pH, humus content, total nitrogen content (%), mobile phosphorus (ppm), mobile potassium (ppm) content and soil settlement degree (%) in the seven types of soil identified within the studied perimeter.

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MIHUT C., MATEOC-SIRB N., DUMA COPCEA A., NITA S., LATO I., CIOLAC V., COZMA A., OKROS A. 2023, ASSESSING THE STATE OF FERTILITY (QUALITY) OF THE SOILS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN REMETEA MARE, TIMIS COUNTY, ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 487-494.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Petar MARINOV, Emil MUTAFOV

In the modern Globalized world, the migration movement is accompanied by a population of childbearing age, which in turn gives rise to a geo-demographic birth rate process. The study examines and analyzes the birth rate process on the territory of Bulgaria within the framework of the last two censuses. The aim is to apply a comparative analysis of the process in rural areas related to the results obtained, the deductions and the conclusion, applying the European classification NUTS 1. The research uses the National Methodology for the study of fertility and the application of the fertility rate. The ratio between rural areas during the study period will present the real geo-demographic picture of the country. The study includes the mechanical movement and the birth rate as geodemographic processes in the rural areas of Bulgaria according to the NUTS classification for a certain period of time. In the conclusion, conclusions are drawn based on the analysis and results, and recommendations for a future period of time are also given.

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MARINOV P., MUTAFOV E. 2023, BIRTH RATE IN RURAL AREAS OF BULGARIA FOR THE PERIOD 2011-2021, ACCORDING TO NUTS 1 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 449-454.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Rositsa BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA, Mariyana SHISHKOVA, Krum HRISTOV

The CAP 2013 reform aimed to achieve ambitious goals - more equality in the distribution of financial support, better targeting and „greening” of direct payments. The aim of the study is to outline the changes in Bulgarian agricultural structure and to formulate recommendations for the post-2023 period. The results show that in Bulgaria, during 2010-2020, the number of agricultural holdings decreased by 64%, and the farm structure was seriously transformed. The trends of land concentration and polarization are continuing, although the European and national policy priorities are directed at overcoming the imbalances and differences. These land concentration processes are accompanied by accumulating a significant share of direct payments in large holdings. The transformations in farm structure could lead a significant challenge in the context of future Bulgarian agricultural development, food security and livelihood in rural areas. The flexibility and subsidiarity proposed by the CAP allow the EU Member-states to set their priorities and direct financial support to crucial sectors according to national specifics. However, financial aid should be better targeted, and the capping and payments reduction need to be more efficient.

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BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA R., SHISHKOVA M., HRISTOV K. 2023, BULGARIAN AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE AND PROSPECTS POST- 2023 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 75-82.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Paula STOICEA, Elena STOIAN, Elena TOMA, Carina Andreea DOBRE, Marius Mihai MICU, Nicoleta NICOLAE

The paper emphasizes the importance of subsidizing agricultural activities, taking into account the climate changes that are more and more evident making agricultural holdings particularly vulnerable from an economic point of view, the most exposed being the small ones. The technical-economic the economic-financial analysis methods drew a technical-economic diagnosis of a small-scale vegetable farm in Romania, in order to highlight the major impact that subsidies have in achieving incomes that ensure the continuity of the activity. The vegetable farm under study was established in 2018, being included in the category of micro-enterprises paying income tax. It owns agricultural land exclusively on lease, the existing crops being those of wheat, corn, alfalfa, bell peppers and melons, with average productions/ha achieved similar to or below the average productions/ha recorded at national, regional and county level. From an economic and financial point of view, this holding presents a financial instability during the analysis period, based on the losses recorded in 2018 and 2020 and a non-compliant financial autonomy based on insufficient equity capital. It does not have the ability to generate constant profit during the period included in the study by capitalizing on production, it being small and insufficient, which denotes the major dependence on the income from exploitation subsidies in order to be profitable. Liquidity indicators evolve fluctuating and solvency is generally downward and positioned above the safety threshold, which places small-scale vegetable farms at risk of insolvency.

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STOICEA P., STOIAN E., TOMA E., DOBRE C.A., MICU M.M., NICOLAE N. 2023, CLIMATE CHANGES AND THE NEED TO SUBSIDIZE THE ACTIVITY OF SMALL-SCALE VEGETABLE FARMS IN ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 639-656.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Diana Cosmina CHIFOR, Lucian C. MAIER, Felix H. ARION

The existing literature related to the cluster concept has been based on solid research from A. Marshall's theory of industrial districts to M. Porter's cluster concept, with location being the main factor on which the two built their premises. Considering that the cluster model has evolved over time, this paper aims to study the dynamism of this model, taking into account geographic concentration as an essential element influencing the emergence of clusters. Then it moves on to novel aspects, such as the role of clusters in promoting new technologies or innovations and the cluster's contribution to increasing the competitiveness of companies or even regional competitiveness. The methodological approach of this research consists in systematically reviewing the literature on clusters, the evolution of the model, the importance of geographical proximity and clusters’ impact on growth, the elevation of innovation processes and competitiveness of companies and regions, but also the involvement of clusters in the implementation of policies. The paper provides a general picture of the dynamics of the concept by summarizing and integrating several concepts treated by other researchers in an in-depth manner. Our findings reveal the importance of the proximity factor for industries that are part of clusters, along with the fact that over time, globalization has imposed a trend towards an approach that crosses regional and national borders.

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CHIFOR D.C., MAIER L.C., ARION F.H. 2023, CLUSTERS EVOLUTION MODELS IN THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE: A TEXT MINING APPROACH . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 109-122.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Ivan SANDU, Elena DERUNOVA

The problems of ensuring food security and independence of the country in the current geopolitical situation and sanctions policy are of particular relevance. The purpose of this study is to develop conceptual aspects of the growth of production in the agro-industrial complex based on the improvement of scientific support. Theoretical and methodological approaches to improving the efficiency of institutional interaction between science, government, and business in the agro-industrial complex have been studied. An analysis was made of the share of domestic expenditures on research and development in the field of agricultural sciences in various countries. The main factors hindering innovation activity are systematized. An assessment of the volume and structure of financing of research work in the agro-industrial complex of Russia is given. The main directions of the concept of innovative development of agricultural products are formulated. The practical significance of the research results lies in the development of conceptual provisions for stimulating innovative production for the formation of an ecosystem of scientific support and commercialization of innovations in the agro-industrial complex.

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SANDU I., DERUNOVA E. 2023, CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS OF THE GROWTH OF AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION BASED ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 557-564.

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Written by Dobri DUNCHEV, Rositsa BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA

Agricultural innovations are considered a key driver in overcoming the global challenges related to climate change, natural resources scarcity and food security. However, the features of agriculture increase the degree of complexity in the implementation and adoption of the innovations. The aim of the study is to observe the theoretical and empirical literature on agricultural innovations adoption and diffusion and to outline the main conceptual models, barriers and opportunities in these processes. The study results show that there has been diversity in research linked to agricultural innovations adoption methods and models and therefore lack of globally accepted methodology. The surveys in the field represent different perspectives and outline social, economic and marketing points of view in the innovation diffusion system, which highlight the major challenges and prospects. The broader acceptance of agricultural innovations requires interaction and linkages between different stakeholders, knowledge transfer and the active role of the institutional setting in shaping the processes critical for agricultural innovation adoption.

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DUNCHEV D., BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA R. 2023, CONCEPTUAL MODELS, BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADOPTION AND DIFFUSION OF AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 229-236.

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Written by Simona Ionela SIPICĂ (ALDEA), Elena TOMA

Due to the changes that the pandemic imposed on the educational system, three periods can be identified in Romania, depending on the teaching methods used: Online teaching - 2020; Hybrid teaching - 2021; Traditional teaching (in physical format) - 2022. In each of these periods, teachers had to adapt their teaching style and use specific digital tools and applications. In this paper, we present the research conducted as part of doctoral theses in 7 pre-university institutions (2 high schools from urban environments and 5 secondary schools from rural environments), where questionnaires were collected from 100 teachers. The results revealed differences in the way of approach to teaching in the three analyzed periods, with a pronounced traditional behavior in the rural environment and with an obvious reluctance to change.

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SIPICA (ALDEA) S.I., TOMA E. 2023, DIGITAL TEACHING BEHAVIORS IN 2020-2022 IN PRE-UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONS FROM URBAN AND RURAL AREAS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 577-584.

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Written by Violetka ZHELEVA, Elvira DELCHEVA

A certain increase in the scope and degree of digitalization and digitization in the agricultural sector has been laid down in the EU and national strategic documents, for the new programming period of 2023-2027. This explains the intention to increase competitiveness and ensure a higher return on investment through the accumulation of new knowledge and innovation. Therefore, the study aims to analyze the current state and subsequent development of digitalization of the agricultural sector in Bulgaria. The applied research methods in the present study are theoretical and empirical, including: analysis, synthesis, comparison, and statistical processing. As a result of the conducted research, it was found that in recent years there has been a positive tendency in the accessibility of Bulgarian households to the Internet. However, significant differences have been reported regarding digital technologies in Bulgarian agriculture, compared to other members of the EU. As a result of the results obtained, a review of the strategic and planning documents has been accomplished, in order to support the interested parties in the preparation and improvement of policy-making in this sector.

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ZHELEVA V., DELCHEVA E. 2023, DIGITALIZATION OF AGRICULTURE IN BULGARIA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 725-894.

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