Papers by silvius stanciu
Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics, Sep 30, 2022
The paper proposes an assessment of the effects that COVID-19 had on the population, based on the... more The paper proposes an assessment of the effects that COVID-19 had on the population, based on the scientific literature. Most of the papers published in journals or in the media highlight the devastating results of the pandemic on society. We consider that some aspects can still be identified as lessons having positive effects on the future development of human society. Thus, the global mobilization of the scientific community for the creation of a vaccine against the virus, the free access to scientific works, the creation of common databases shows how humanity can act as one in critical situations. Reducing the dependence of markets on a single supplier, which can influence prices and delivery times, has been brought back to the attention of the European and North American economies. The crisis of essential medical supplies, whose delivery from Asian suppliers has been delayed or cancelled, followed by the semiconductor crisis, are lessons that Western economies must not forget. Investments in the health system were necessary, and probably would not have had the same scope in the absence of the pandemic. Understanding the connection between humans, animals and the environment is particularly important in the context of the future epidemiological challenges that are likely to follow. The human species can only survive on the planet in harmony with the flora, fauna and environment in general. Responsible use of technological progress, reduction of pollution and of the negative impact on the environment, increased attention to nature are aspects highlighted by the pandemic. Reconsidering human relationships, increased care given to health and personal hygiene, working at home and greater attention to family and oneself can be considered gains of humanity following the pandemic.
Analele Universităţii "Dunărea de Jos" din Galaţi. Fascicula I, Economie şi Informatică aplicată, Dec 30, 2023
The voluntary withdrawal from the international market, including Romania, and the recall of food... more The voluntary withdrawal from the international market, including Romania, and the recall of food products by consumers are based on the precautionary principle. The withdrawn batches pose certain risks to consumers, and food safety emphasizes prevention. The paper proposes an analysis of food recalls in Romania, based on official communications from relevant public institutions. From 2016 to 2023, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority in Romania reported 337 food recalls, with the majority initiated by FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) traders. Batches of fruits and vegetables, followed by ices and desserts, cereals and bakery products, as well as meat and meat products, were frequently removed from the market, primarily due to suspected presence of allergens, chemical contaminants, or microbiological issues. In terms of origin, the withdrawn batches were predominantly imported from Turkey, China, or Latin America. The research provides relevant information about the food withdrawals and recalls policy in Romania and will enable the development of a broader study regarding the capacity of companies operating in the domestic market to handle critical food safety incidents.
Analele Universităţii "Dunărea de Jos" din Galaţi. Fascicula I, Economie şi Informatică aplicată, Dec 30, 2023
The development of the free market economy, industrial and production globalization, the developm... more The development of the free market economy, industrial and production globalization, the development of new forms of trade and the introduction of special facilities in special areas led to an economic boost. FEZs can cover various types of economic activities, depending on government policy and specific objectives for each goal, being created to stimulate industrial production and manufacturing of goods. According to the official information on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, there are 7 FEZs operating in the Republic of Moldova in 2023. In 2022 the increase in income, as a continuity effect in the national economy, in the 7 economic zones operating on the national territory, constituted approximately 663 million US dollars. The biggest share of investments was made in the FEZ "Bălți"-the amount of investments 281.64 million US dollars. During the years 2009-2022, in the FEZ, the positive evolution of the investment growth rate indicator was recorded by 37.6%. The study is preliminary, being the basis of complex research, which will be developed within the doctoral training program.
The economic impact of the abolition of the milk quota regime on the Romanian dairy sector
Network Intelligence Studies, 2015
Animal breeding for milk represents a basic occupation of the Romanian population, ensuring the b... more Animal breeding for milk represents a basic occupation of the Romanian population, ensuring the best utilization of fodder obtained from natural pastures, steady incomes and local workforce stability. Since 2015 the restrictions imposed to producers from the European Union by the Milk Quota System ceased. The implementation of government strategies to support the national level of production and to efficiently capitalize raw milk and consumption could ensure a healthy nutrition to the population and substantial income. Romanian producers are affected by the quota’s elimination, which overlapped with a decrease in sales by increasing the milk supply on the domestic market due to Russia’s embargo.
Romanian Beef & Veal Meat Market Analysis
SEA: Practical Application of Science, 2014
Current nutritional trends, oriented towards a healthy nutrition, lead to the re-evaluation of th... more Current nutritional trends, oriented towards a healthy nutrition, lead to the re-evaluation of the share held by beef in the diet of the population. The demand for beef and veal at European and global market level can represent a significant opportunity to increase domestic producers’ business. Though cattle breeding is a traditional activity for the indigenous population from rural areas, livestock for slaughter have decreased steadily in the last years, thus the domestic market being dependent on imports. Romanian natural potential allows the achievement of sufficient production to meet domestic and export demand for beef, which brings high income for producers. The article proposes a review of the domestic production of beef and veal, their consumption and the origin of products on the domestic market in the European and international context.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Oct 1, 2007
The European Union is by far the biggest importer of food worldwide. Import rules for meat and me... more The European Union is by far the biggest importer of food worldwide. Import rules for meat and meat products are fully harmonized and the European Commission acts as the competent authority on behalf of the 25 Member States. The EU Commission is the sole negotiating partner for all non-EU countries in questions related to import conditions for meat and meat products.
SEA: Practical Application of Science, 2016
The foreign direct investments, performed in a transparent manner and for long enough periods of ... more The foreign direct investments, performed in a transparent manner and for long enough periods of time, represent a motor for the development of national economies. The present paper proposes an analysis of the foreign capital involved in the autochthonous agrifood production with a stress on the area of the agricultural and industrial food processing. Apart from the reports of National Bank of Romania, the necessary information regarding the foreign capital in the Romanian agrifood area are scarce and of a general nature. The undertaken analysis pinpointed predominant speculative aspects of the foreign investments in the agricultural lands in Romania as well as the main circumstantial character of the foreign capital involved in the agrifood processing. In crisis situations or in the absence of some profitable enough opportunities, the foreign investors leave the Romanian market, migrating towards more economically attractive areas. The bringing into effect of some mutually benefici...
SEA: Practical Application of Science, 2015
Aquaculture contribute ever more to the production of aquatic food worldwide, even if the sustain... more Aquaculture contribute ever more to the production of aquatic food worldwide, even if the sustainable limits for majority of wild fish stocks, are now almost reached or even exceeded. In the EU, aquaculture is an important economic activity in many coastal and continental regions. Aquaculture plays an important role in terms of access to food resources and it is necessary to use its potential to contribute to sustainable development, food security, economic growth and employment. In this regard, starting from EU aquaculture objectives, the paper intend to make an analysis of the national situation of aquaculture and its current potential. The paper presented the progress of Romanian investments in aquaculture, identifying needs and opportunities for the Romanian aquaculture development. Taking into consideration the natural resources available and the growth of global request of organic product, the development of ecologic aquaculture might represent o niche market for local producers.
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, May 27, 2022
This article presents the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on Human Resources (HR) Corporate Depa... more This article presents the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on Human Resources (HR) Corporate Department of a European oil & gas company and the key mechanisms of change within the whole business. The main scope of this research was to analyze the impact of the pandemic period on employees (at individual level), on the HR Corporate department (at team level) and on the overall satisfaction level within the whole organization (at company level). The purpose of this research was a pulse check exercise to identify the key elements employees are struggling during the pandemic, to identify the most effective communication channels and improvement areas in order to increase efficiency. Furthermore, the consequences of the new ways of working during the pandemic period drove to a transformation within the whole organizationwhere the impact of digital and technology innovation is combined with the execution of activities, as well as the way employee interact with one another (internally & externally). An interview with the HR Business Partner representative supported us on finding out more insights on the whole concept driven by the values of business agility, where the main 3 pillars are represented by digital subsurface, digital rig of the future and real-time digital oilfield, off 3 being enabled by digital office of the futureaiming to have everything one click away, and digital ways of workingwith the purpose of doing more with the people. The theoretical framework of the article is based on the impact on new ways of working during the pandemic period and which elements of the oil & gas changing industry determined changing the expectations from employees. The analysis of the elements influencing the new ways of working during the pandemic period is based on statistical methods, therefore, this is considered quantitative research. The qualitative research includes the literature review about the transition period when the business goes virtual, leading in the VUCA word and importance of health while working from home.
Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics, Apr 30, 2023
The research proposes an comparative analysis of the evolution of labour costs in the national ag... more The research proposes an comparative analysis of the evolution of labour costs in the national agricultural sector in the period 2017-2021. The study was conducted using data provided by the national and European statistical systems. For bibliographic documentation, the official releases of the National Institute of Statistics, Google Scholar, Clarivate Analytics, and ResearchGate were taken into account. The results of the comparative analysis of labour costs have shown a steady increase across all sectors of activity at the national level in Romania, including in the agricultural sector. The agricultural sector records costs significantly below the national average, an important aspect to be considered in the development of strategies for optimizing the management of agricultural enterprises. The lack of balance in labour costs can have effects on the financial performance and competitiveness of businesses, as well as on the job market and the overall economy.
Bioplastics from Biomass
Springer eBooks, 2022
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, Jun 8, 2023
The European integration process has fostered the continuous advancement of economic relations wi... more The European integration process has fostered the continuous advancement of economic relations with the EU, necessitating the modernization of domestic legislation through alignment with EU regulations, particularly in the realm of competition within the agro-food sector. The liberalization of competition is a positive catalyst for product diversification, consumer welfare, economic growth, and overall quality of life. The paper aims to assess the level of harmonization between national regulations governing the agrifood market and European regulations. The research entails the analysis of local legislation in the food sector, relevant scholarly works, and reports from the Competition Office. The findings indicate that the food industry and retail food trade are economic activities that require the elimination of anti-competitive barriers and the promotion of free competition. Furthermore, the provision of state aid to public companies must adhere to competition rules and avoid detrimental effects on the functioning of the market's supply and demand mechanism. In addition, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with the harmonization process. By examining the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks and identifying areas for improvement, this research contributes to the ongoing discussions on promoting fair competition and enhancing market efficiency in the agri-food sector. The findings of this study will inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers, enabling them to make informed decisions and develop strategies that foster a competitive and sustainable agri-food market in line with European standards. It is important to note that this research represents a preliminary analysis of competition in the agro-food chain, with further exploration planned as part of the doctoral training program.
Entrepreneurial Management in Aquaponics
The aim of the paper is to present a model of entrepreneurial management for aquaponics activitie... more The aim of the paper is to present a model of entrepreneurial management for aquaponics activities, to provide a financial planning and analysis tool. This model can also be of assistance to land-based farmers who want to more thoroughly utilize their water resources by developing small-scale aquaponics systems to provide supplementary income. Aquaponics is an innovative approach located within two concepts based on multifunctional agriculture and aquaculture. This integrated management of the production system can satisfy human food needs and enhance environmental quality by producing crops using environmentally friendly practices that minimize water and nutrient waste discharges to the environment.
Susceptibility to enzymes hydrolysis is used as an index of flexibility since partial unfolding o... more Susceptibility to enzymes hydrolysis is used as an index of flexibility since partial unfolding of protein molecules generally results in increased hydrolysis rate. Two set of experiments were performed on the effect of thermal treatment in the temperature range of 60-85°C on the susceptibility of whey protein concentrate to enzymatic hydrolysis by Proteinase K at 37°C and pH 7.5 and 8.0. Heat treatment in a certain time-temperature combination results in a significant increase in degree of hydrolysis, as monitored by OPA-NAC technique. The time-dependent changes in the degree of hydrolysis were described by a fractional conversion model, which enables calculations of activation energy. Whey proteins concentrate seems to be heat-sensitive for enzymatic hydrolysis, confirming that during heat treatment at neutral/alkaline pH the substrate is changing, since the dimmer dissociates with the exposure of hydrophobic residues.
Enablers and inhibitors of collaborative network development in organic food industry: A fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA)
Contemporary Economics, 2018
Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics, Sep 30, 2022
The paper proposes an approach of the small and medium-sized enterprises activity process in the ... more The paper proposes an approach of the small and medium-sized enterprises activity process in the field of public procurement, given the fact that these companies are the basis for the development of the European economy. The involvement of Romanian SMEs in public procurement represents more than 60% of the total concluded contracts during the period 2018-2020. The originality and novelty of the research derives from the analysis carried out on the SMEs attendance to public procurement in Romania and from highlighting the main causes for bids rejection. Public procurement can be an incentive tool for the development of innovative products/technologies and to support SMEs. The development of public sector contracts is one of the growing opportunities for these companies. Research has shown that the chance of SMEs being awarded public contracts decreases by around 15% due to lack of skills required by the tendering procedure or lack of staff training.
Revista de management comparat internaţional, 2018
Research, development and innovation can represent the foundation of economic development and a w... more Research, development and innovation can represent the foundation of economic development and a way to increase economic competitiveness. The paper proposes an analysis of the national research system, highlighting the factors that lead to a reduced success rate of Romanian research. Information on system development has been collected from national and international statistical bases. The data were processed, statistically interpreted and represented graphically. The assessment of the degree of market concentration of the innovative companies in Romania was achieved through the Gini Struck and Herfindahl-Hirschman methods. The results of the study have led to a high concentration of the market. The development of private research is at an early stage in Romania, compared to Europe. Although strategic tools to promote research results have been proposed at national level, the low allocation of funds to the sector, a domestic fund dominated by foreign capital and inadequate legislation still lead to a lack of attractiveness of the sector and modest results.
A dark purple multifunctional ingredient from blueberry pomace enhanced with lactic acid bacteria for various applications
Journal of Food Science, Sep 19, 2022
Nowadays, large quantities of berries are still being dumped or used for composting and animal fe... more Nowadays, large quantities of berries are still being dumped or used for composting and animal feeding. The objective of this study was to customize a technological design for appropriate valorization of blueberry pomace into a shelf‐life–stable, dark purple multifunctional ingredient, containing lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus casei), by freeze‐drying. The main anthocyanins in blueberries freeze‐dried inoculated pomace are malvidin 3‐O‐glucoside, peonidin 3‐O‐glucoside, and cyanidin 3‐O‐glucoside. A viable cells content of 4.75×108 CFU/g DW was found after freeze‐drying and the ability of the freeze‐dried powder to inhibit the DPPH radical was 171.98 ± 1.73 mMol Trolox/g DW. The results obtained from CIElab analysis show a tendency to red and blue, characteristic of blueberry anthocyanins. The bioaccesibility of anthocyanins from blueberry powder was 37.8% and the probiotic survival rate after passing through the digestion process was 49.56%. The inhibitory potential of the obtained powder on α‐amylase, pancreatic lipase, and α‐glucosidase and tyrosinase was assessed. A significant antidiabetic potential of the powder was found, with IC50 values for α‐amylase of 2.61 ± 0.24 mg/ml and for α‐glucosidase of 1.37 ± 0.01 mg/ml, significantly lower when compared to corresponding drugs used in current practices. The powder also showed a significant potential to inhibit tyrosinase, supporting the hypothesis that the pomace resulting from juice and wine manufacturing may be successfully used to develop multifunctional ingredients with significant health benefits.Practical ApplicationNowadays, food scientists and industry are seeking technological alternatives to obtain functional ingredients, due to the global interest in translating and applying scientific knowledge to address consumers’ health issues. In our study, a freeze‐drying customized design involving the use of the blueberry pomace, pectin, and Lactobacillus casei was applied to develop an ingredient with multiple functions. Besides a remarkable color, the powder showed good antioxidant activity, in vitro cells viability, and inhibitory activity against some metabolic syndrome–associated enzymes.
The Influencing Factors of Smes Participation in Public Procurement
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2022
Sustainability
Agriculture represents an important sector of the Romanian economy, with certain vulnerabilities ... more Agriculture represents an important sector of the Romanian economy, with certain vulnerabilities under the current geo-political context and pedoclimatic changes with a direct impact upon food security at national and European levels. This paper analyzes the possibilities for revitalizing the Romanian agricultural sector, which was affected by the excessive inflation (especially via the price increases of fertilizers and fuels) and drought, both generating significant cereal and agricultural production losses. The current research highlights the main investment options for the managers of 219 Romanian agricultural cooperative companies, including the available financing alternatives. In our view, the investments realized within the agricultural cooperative companies support the creation and increase in value added and reduce specific risks, consolidating the role and status of agricultural producers within the food chain. The research evaluates the Romanian agricultural investment t...
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