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Literature so far illustrates different approaches to achieving circular economy (CE). It is increasingly important that every industry explores opportunities to transitioning towards CE doing it through process streamlining or via uses of technology to transform/exchange the resources. We recognize the difficulties faced by researchers in consolidating key aspects to CE, due to still fragmented knowledge base. To clearly identify these aspects is somewhat difficult due to the fragmented knowledge over applications of circular economy. However, any holistic approach is possible by considering the performance of the growth (in our temporal visible world) and that of innovation and creation as a result of the introspection of the temporal invisible world (thought and inspiration), in terms of three fundamental scalars in nature, mass, energy, and time transformed by natural action and human action, in order to define the circularity for any group, category, and type of product. We consider that the effect of any action should be evaluated by determining the most probable results and the dynamic of any process (using statistics), by considering the transformation of the three fundamental scalars. This article presents a consonant approach of the economy, aiming to optimize the intervention of humans in the natural environment and its performance and having the scope of the integration of the human actions in the natural cycles, to secure sustainability.
Elena Simina Lakatos; Mircea Florentin Vlad; Roxana Lavinia Pacurariu; Andrea Szilagyi; Doris Cadar. A New, Consonant Approach of Circular Economy Based on the Conservation of the Fundamental Scalars of Physics. Circular Economy and Sustainability 2021, 1 -15.
AMA StyleElena Simina Lakatos, Mircea Florentin Vlad, Roxana Lavinia Pacurariu, Andrea Szilagyi, Doris Cadar. A New, Consonant Approach of Circular Economy Based on the Conservation of the Fundamental Scalars of Physics. Circular Economy and Sustainability. 2021; ():1-15.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Simina Lakatos; Mircea Florentin Vlad; Roxana Lavinia Pacurariu; Andrea Szilagyi; Doris Cadar. 2021. "A New, Consonant Approach of Circular Economy Based on the Conservation of the Fundamental Scalars of Physics." Circular Economy and Sustainability , no. : 1-15.
Biodegradation is one of the primary mechanisms for the elimination of petroleum and other hydrocarbon pollutants from the environment. This study presents the results obtained with two newly isolated microorganisms and their potential applications in bioremediation, agriculture, and industrial fields. Twenty-five strains of microorganisms were isolated from plant materials and were subject to a selection process on the basis of antimicrobial activity. Two bacterial strains, respectively Bacillus mycoides (Bm) and Pseudomonas putida (B1), were selected for further experiments, based on the largest inhibition zones against the phytopathogens Erwinia carotovora and Xanthomonas campestris. The production of biosurfactants and enzymes was evaluated in specific media. In order to assess the production of biosurfactants, submerged bioprocesses were carried out on Yeast Malt Peptone Glucose (YMPG), M44, Luria-Bertani (LB), and King B media (KB); the supernatants were used to form emulsions with heptane, octane, and sunflower oil, and the emulsifying indices were determined.
Mariana-Gratiela Soare (Vladu); Elena Simina Lakatos; Nicoleta Ene; Nereida Malo (Dalanaj); Ovidiu Popa; Narcisa Babeanu. The Potential Applications of Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. Strains with Antimicrobial Activity against Phytopathogens, in Waste Oils and the Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons. Catalysts 2019, 9, 959 .
AMA StyleMariana-Gratiela Soare (Vladu), Elena Simina Lakatos, Nicoleta Ene, Nereida Malo (Dalanaj), Ovidiu Popa, Narcisa Babeanu. The Potential Applications of Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. Strains with Antimicrobial Activity against Phytopathogens, in Waste Oils and the Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons. Catalysts. 2019; 9 (11):959.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMariana-Gratiela Soare (Vladu); Elena Simina Lakatos; Nicoleta Ene; Nereida Malo (Dalanaj); Ovidiu Popa; Narcisa Babeanu. 2019. "The Potential Applications of Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. Strains with Antimicrobial Activity against Phytopathogens, in Waste Oils and the Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons." Catalysts 9, no. 11: 959.
This article presents the results of a comparative case study that identifies and analyzes the organizational culture differences between a nonprofit organization and a profit-oriented organization. For the analysis of the organizational culture, we used the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) that approaches: dominant characteristics, organizational leadership, human resource management, organizational glue, strategic objectives, and success criteria of an organization. The participants of the study are executive employees and management members of the targeted organizations which facilitate local socioeconomic development. This case study identifies (1) the type of dominant organizational culture, (2) differences between the existent organizational culture and preferred organizational culture, and (3) differences between characteristics of existent cultural organization and characteristics of organizational culture that facilitates innovation in the targeted nonprofit organization and profit-oriented organization.
Oana-Bianca Bercea; Elena-Simina Lakatos; Laura Bacali. Comparative Study Regarding Organizational Culture: Nonprofit Organization and Profit-Oriented Organization. Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology 2018, 41 -52.
AMA StyleOana-Bianca Bercea, Elena-Simina Lakatos, Laura Bacali. Comparative Study Regarding Organizational Culture: Nonprofit Organization and Profit-Oriented Organization. Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology. 2018; ():41-52.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOana-Bianca Bercea; Elena-Simina Lakatos; Laura Bacali. 2018. "Comparative Study Regarding Organizational Culture: Nonprofit Organization and Profit-Oriented Organization." Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology , no. : 41-52.
With a rapidly growing world population and the need to address the issue of consumption of global resource and its associated environmental impacts and other social and economic issues, the demand for a responsible consumption, production and prevention of waste generation become increasingly crucial. With this broad characterization of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), businesses based on circular economy should become the norm. With this goal in mind, an online questionnaire survey was performed on a nationwide scale, to explore consumers’ behaviors and attitudes. It was distributed in all four of Romania’s macro-regions and reached 642 respondents. The purpose of the study has been to better understand consumers’ behavior regarding sustainable consumption and production and examine whether generations play a role in responsible consumer attitudes toward the products. Three generations (X, Y, and Z) have been examined and compared. The results show that what extent those three generation agree with the environment and the benefits of reducing resource consumption, also waste generation, selective collection, recycling and reuse. However, most of them have not adopted and do not intend to adopt consumer patterns based on the circular economy. The findings provide empirical evidence and directions that could help marketers identify their consumer’s characteristics and market segments and develop consumer empowerment strategies on the Romanian market.
Elena Lakatos; Lucian-Ionel Cioca; Viorel Dan; Alina Ciomos; Oana Crisan; Ghita Barsan. Studies and Investigation about the Attitude towards Sustainable Production, Consumption and Waste Generation in Line with Circular Economy in Romania. Sustainability 2018, 10, 865 .
AMA StyleElena Lakatos, Lucian-Ionel Cioca, Viorel Dan, Alina Ciomos, Oana Crisan, Ghita Barsan. Studies and Investigation about the Attitude towards Sustainable Production, Consumption and Waste Generation in Line with Circular Economy in Romania. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (3):865.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Lakatos; Lucian-Ionel Cioca; Viorel Dan; Alina Ciomos; Oana Crisan; Ghita Barsan. 2018. "Studies and Investigation about the Attitude towards Sustainable Production, Consumption and Waste Generation in Line with Circular Economy in Romania." Sustainability 10, no. 3: 865.
This paper aims to approach the diffusion model developed in 1960 by Frank Bass has been utilized to study the distribution of different types of new products and services. The Bass Model helps by describing the process in which new products are adopted in a market. This model is a useful tool for predicting the first purchase of an innovative product for which there are competing alternatives on the market. It also provides the innovator with information regarding the size of customers and the adoption time for the product. The second part of the paper is dedicated to a monographic study of specific conceptual correlations between the diffusion of technology and marketing management that emphasizes technological uncertainty and market uncertainty as major risks to innovative projects. In the final section, the results of empirical research conducted in Baia-Mare, Romania will be presented in a way that uses diffusion Bass model to estimate the adoption period for new mobile technologies.
Nadi Barkoczia; Elena Simina Lakatos; Laura Andrada Bacali; N. Balc. An innovation diffusion model for new mobile technologies acceptance. MATEC Web of Conferences 2017, 137, 7001 .
AMA StyleNadi Barkoczia, Elena Simina Lakatos, Laura Andrada Bacali, N. Balc. An innovation diffusion model for new mobile technologies acceptance. MATEC Web of Conferences. 2017; 137 ():7001.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNadi Barkoczia; Elena Simina Lakatos; Laura Andrada Bacali; N. Balc. 2017. "An innovation diffusion model for new mobile technologies acceptance." MATEC Web of Conferences 137, no. : 7001.
The aim of this paper is to investigate consumer behavior regarding the environment and the adoption of new patterns of behavior and responsible consumption in the promotion of a Circular Economy (CE) in Romania. With this goal in mind, a questionnaire survey was performed on-line on a nationwide scale to explore consumers’ behaviors and attitudes, which was distributed in all four of Romania’s macro-regions and interviewing 642 respondents. The results indicate that the consumers have a positive attitude towards the importance of the environmental protection, in general and it also measures the frequency of adopting eco-friendly behaviors by the consumers, showing that the consumption behavior is not very consistent with the general attitude regarding environment. As a parallel, consumers are aware of the importance of CE business models, in general, both for the economy and for the environment, but the adoption of consumption patterns specific to CE business models, necessary for the development and the success of the CE business models, has a low probability in the absence of direct or indirect incentives and benefits fostering the adoption of these consumption patterns. In conclusion, the development of CE business models in Romania requires a national strategy, which includes means to sustain the adoption of necessary new consumption behaviors, besides awareness raising and educational campaigns for explaining to consumers the liaison and the impact of their behavior to the environment and to the economy.
Elena Simina Lakatos; Viorel Dan; Lucian Ionel Cioca; Laura Bacali; Andreea Maria Ciobanu. How Supportive Are Romanian Consumers of the Circular Economy Concept: A Survey. Sustainability 2016, 8, 789 .
AMA StyleElena Simina Lakatos, Viorel Dan, Lucian Ionel Cioca, Laura Bacali, Andreea Maria Ciobanu. How Supportive Are Romanian Consumers of the Circular Economy Concept: A Survey. Sustainability. 2016; 8 (8):789.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Simina Lakatos; Viorel Dan; Lucian Ionel Cioca; Laura Bacali; Andreea Maria Ciobanu. 2016. "How Supportive Are Romanian Consumers of the Circular Economy Concept: A Survey." Sustainability 8, no. 8: 789.
This article presents evidence to support the Republic of Moldova’s foreign energy dependence by providing information related to their current energy situation, energy imports and associated costs.The article places a specific emphasis on locating the primary origins and effects of Moldova’s energy dependency and examines the potential of renewable energy sources to diminish this energy dependency. In order to conduct the research for this article, data was collected through semi-structured interviews that were carried out in Moldova. Various energy experts and other officials and practitioners were interviewed. Information was also retrieved from a variety of sources that included the Moldova Country Report on Moldova’s Energy Sector and from the United Nations Development Program’s Moldova Energy and Biomass Project. The article shows that Moldova is in a position of energy dependence but there is potential from renewable energy sources to decrease this dependency.
Elena Simina Lakatos; Matthew Greenley; Laura Bacali; Mircea Boscoianu; Razvan Vaida. The Potential of Renewable Energy in the Republic of Moldova: A Case Study. Applied Mechanics and Materials 2016, 841, 91 -96.
AMA StyleElena Simina Lakatos, Matthew Greenley, Laura Bacali, Mircea Boscoianu, Razvan Vaida. The Potential of Renewable Energy in the Republic of Moldova: A Case Study. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 2016; 841 ():91-96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Simina Lakatos; Matthew Greenley; Laura Bacali; Mircea Boscoianu; Razvan Vaida. 2016. "The Potential of Renewable Energy in the Republic of Moldova: A Case Study." Applied Mechanics and Materials 841, no. : 91-96.
The Web is evolving, so the Internet is the cheapest mean of communication, is essential in today’s world, for all these reasons the article discusses its implications, more interesting for Finnish SMEs that still do not use or ignore the Internet. Facing more and more acute challenges, worldwide, such as vulnerability of the internet network, the moral side of knowledge management or the relationship between human and artificial intelligence involves the individual and collective actors, animated features not only from intellectual aspiration to new discoveries, but what we might call “the ethics of the responsible legitimacy.” Therefore, this study has analyzed the availability of these companies’ websites and the manner they communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, in order to have a full picture of CSR online communication of SMEs in Finland.
Elena Simina Lakatos; Roxana Mirela Gazdac; Viorel Dan. Using the Web by Finnish SME’s for Corporate Social Responsibility Activities. Advanced Materials Research 2012, 463-464, 1186 -1189.
AMA StyleElena Simina Lakatos, Roxana Mirela Gazdac, Viorel Dan. Using the Web by Finnish SME’s for Corporate Social Responsibility Activities. Advanced Materials Research. 2012; 463-464 ():1186-1189.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Simina Lakatos; Roxana Mirela Gazdac; Viorel Dan. 2012. "Using the Web by Finnish SME’s for Corporate Social Responsibility Activities." Advanced Materials Research 463-464, no. : 1186-1189.