Dana Rad

Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

A bean counter refers to an accountant or economist responsible for financial decisions in governmental or corporate contexts, often inclined towards frugality. The emergence of bean counters in public and private sectors led to the creation of the Bean Counter Profiling Scale, designed to characterize this personality type within organizational se...

This study aimed to explore the indirect effects of appearance-related anxiety (ARA) on Instagram addiction (IA) through sequential mediators, namely social media activity intensity (SMAI) and Instagram feed dependency (IFD). The study also aimed to provide theoretical explanations for the observed relationships and contribute to the understanding...

This study explores the influence of culinary nostalgia on tourist behaviour, offering a detailed analysis of how this psychological factor, combined with others, shapes tourists' preferences. The research employs quantitative methods, relying on network analysis applied to data collected from a sample of 535 participants. The results demonstrate t...

This study examines the issue of understanding management accounting practices in Romanian financial and accounting service firms, a subject of significant relevance due to the influence of accounting on organizational decision-making and strategic planning. The research examines 21 distinct management accounting practices, utilizing hierarchical c...

This paper provides a thorough comparative review of deception detection techniques employed for a sample of 400 convicted offenders. It focuses on the utilization of polygraph sensor data as input variables for predicting deception, which are assessed against manual scoring by experts. Three advanced machine learning models, namely Random Forest R...

Background/Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between food attitudes and the management of eating behavior from a psycho-nutritional perspective, with a focus on the Health Belief Model (HBM). The objective was to explore how emotional food cravings influence different aspects of eating behavior and dietary attitudes, and to ident...

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In the producer-customer interaction, humanistic management places a strong emphasis on the end-user interests. This perspective embraces a number of more focused philosophies that highly value human development, potential, and dignity. A reaction to the emerging mega-trend that calls for reevaluating marketing is humanistic marketing. Recently, 5....

This study explores the complex relationships between various dimensions of eating behavior regulation and their impact on bulimia and food preoccupation using network analysis. The objective was to identify key regulatory mechanisms that influence bulimic behaviors and food-related obsessions. The study analyzed data from 659 participants, recruit...

This research revisits the utilization of prompting as an essential teaching technique in digital pedagogy, taking into account its changing significance in response to technological progress. This study presents a paradigm that highlights the importance of prompting in supporting digital learning environments. It analyzes different types of prompt...

The educational organizational climate denotes the composite interplay of relational, social, psychological, affective, intellectual, cultural, and moral elements that shape the landscape of educational and administrative activities within an educational institution. This study employs a rigorous analytical approach, utilizing the theoretical under...

This book covers the Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Information Systems and Advanced Technologies “ICISAT’2023.” One of the evocative and valuable dimensions of this conference is the way it brings together researchers, scientists, academics, and engineers in the field from different countries and enables discussions and debate...

Welcome to the Proceedings of the 2024 5th International Conference on Mental Health, Education and Human Development (MHEHD 2024). As an international event in the fields of mental health, education and human development, MHEHD 2024 attracted experts, scholars, researchers and student representatives from all over the world to have in-depth discus...

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, a new discipline known as Behavioral AI has emerged, combining AI with the study of human behavior. Using bibliometric analysis, we identify four distinct clusters within Behavioral AI, each concentrating on a different subject. Cluster 1 focuses on cognitive processes and decision-making, whereas Cluster 2...

The rapid advancement of Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed management accounting practices, necessitating a reevaluation of job profiles and skill-sets required for professionals in this field. This study explores managerial accounting practices in Romanian contexts, examining how digital technology aligns with...

In this article, we explore the phenomenon of loss aversion within the domain of behavioral economics, emphasizing the different perceptions individuals hold toward losses and gains. Loss aversion, a concept present in psychological literature, delineates why individuals manifest more intense emotional and psychological responses to losses than to...

13th International Conference on Information Systems and Advanced Technologies “ICISAT 2023” New Trends in Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Decision Making. Volume 2

Background: Two athletes, participated in this study - S1: sex - F, age - 21 years, weight - 54 kg, height - 1.70 m, black belt, 12 years’ experience in karate, specialized in kata, and S2: sex - M, age - 18 years, weight - 60 kg, height - 1.80 m, brown belt, 6 years’ experience in karate, special- ized in kumite. Athletes were tested using kinemat...

The aim of this current study is to assess the essential role of teacher cognitive presence within the context of the community of inquiry framework in relation to enhancing students' academic perseverance, more specifically this type of presence influences the most students' academic perseverance. In order to test this hypothesis, an online questi...

The issue discussed in this paper is how the financial recommendation system intertwines the individuals’ distrust in the act of investing and the outcome of the incurred damages. This study involving a total of 150 participants was conducted. The purpose of the current research is elucidated by identifying the affected variables and using descript...

Cercetarea educațională are un câmp larg de manifestare și de expresie la nivelul acțiunilor domeniului social, cu relevanță atât pentru planul teoretic al educației prin radiografierea, investigarea, cunoașterea, interpretarea, înțelegerea problemelor educației, cât și pentru planul practic prin orientarea, optimizarea, inovarea, reformarea, prosp...

Suntem preocupați de provocările cu care se confruntă elevii cu părinți emigranți, atât din perspectiva mea ca profesor, cât și din cea a responsabilităților mele de conducere. Această problemă se reflectă în dificultățile pe care le întâmpină acești copii în adaptarea lor la mediul școlar, cu impact semnificativ asupra procesului lor educațional ș...

The field of psychological and social work counseling undergoes continuous evolution, primarily influenced by the crucial role of feedback systems in shaping therapeutic methodologies. This study delves into the imperative necessity for a dynamic organizational feedback mechanism proficient in seamlessly integrating both positive and negative feedb...

Learning organizations have garnered substantial attention for their capacity to augment organizational performance and adaptability within dynamic environments. The concept underscores the significance of continuous learning, knowledge creation, and knowledge sharing within organizational frameworks. This literature review offers a comprehensive o...

This paper offers a comprehensive exploration of parenting strategies designed to support children dealing with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidencing insights from empirical studies and research, the strategies presented encompass a range of behavioural interventions, emphasizing positive reinforcement, effective command deli...

This research examines the impact of educational attainment on psychological traits such as self-efficacy, introversion, and agreeableness. The primary goal of this study is to see whether there are significant variations in these traits according to the educational level of the participants and to identify relationships between educational level a...

In a rapidly evolving society, the ubiquity of digital technology has reached unprecedented levels, particularly among young individuals who spend a significant portion of their time immersed in the digital realm. However, these interactions can sometimes lead to negative outcomes. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the impact of mental w...

The polygraph test, which is frequently employed for deception detection and truth verification, evaluates the accuracy of people's assertions by analyzing their physiological reactions. This study investigates the variety of physiological responses detected during polygraph tests using fuzzy C-means clustering analysis. 400 individuals undergoing...

Last date of submission: July 15, 2024.

Background and Aims Mental health problem is a rising public health concern. People of all ages, specially Bangladeshi university students, are more affected by this burden. Thus, the objective of the study was to use tree‐based machine learning (ML) models to identify major risk factors and predict anxiety, depression, and insomnia in university s...

Guidelines for Assessment in Psycho-oncology: Clinical and Methodological Aspects presents a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between psychology and oncology, offering valuable insights into the assessment and understanding of psychological well-being and distress among cancer patients. Authored by a team of experts in the field, this...

This paper aims to comprehensively explore and analyze the experiences of educational counselors amidst workplace learning disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The present research unfolds the challenges, actions, and results (CAR) framework, providing a comprehensive understanding of educational counselors' responses to workplace learni...

Ghid practic pentru dezvoltarea scalelor de măsurare: aplicaţii pentru domeniile ştiinţele educaţiei şi psihologie

This study investigates the ability of creativity to bring about significant change in the field of education. It suggests a new methodology that integrates the latest creativity research with teaching methods. Our research aims to create a strong theoretical framework to enable the successful integration of creative activities in education. We bel...

In the dynamic landscape of human-technology interaction, this study introduces the Perceived Technological Agency Scale to explore how humans perceive the agency and autonomy of bots. The scale, evaluated by 84 human participants and 64 bots, exhibits high internal consistency for both groups, effectively capturing nuanced perceptions of technolog...

First-grade students often encounter challenges in understanding and solving arithmetic word problems due to their limited reading comprehension abilities. Despite these difficulties, students may employ arbitrary strategies, such as combining numbers based on specific keywords, even if they lack a full understanding of the problems. Research sugge...

This study investigates the influence of positive feedback on students' motivation and engagement in the classroom. It explores teachers' perspectives on how positive feedback affects students' learning involvement and motivation. The research focuses on various aspects of feedback delivery, particularly emphasizing the nuances of positive feedback...

Textul științific – concepere, elaborare, structurare. Aplicații pentru domeniul educațional

The concept of NEETs, originated in the late 1990s, has garnered substantial focus over the past decade. This study endeavours to elucidate various facets of NEET, exploring the interrelation between youth mental ill-health, substance use, and NEET status. It examines the progression of NEET rates within the European Union and its member states fro...

Antifragilitatea şi dezvoltarea personalității. O abordare psihologică bazată pe proces

Capitolele volumului subliniază care sunt programele de formare inițială din Europa sau din lume care pregătesc buni profesioniști în educație timpurie, care sunt modalitățile de formare și de ce este nevoie de investiții în abordarea metodică, științifică a acestei vârste.Capitolele sunt alcătuite din abordări teoretice realizate prin trimiteri ac...

Această lucrare analizează rolul și impactul integrării tehnologiei în educația timpurie. Educația timpurie reprezintă o etapă critică în dezvoltarea copiilor, iar utilizarea tehnologiei poate aduce beneficii semnificative. Cu toate acestea, există și riscuri asociate cu această abordare. Prin argumentele prezentate și recomandările formulate, acea...

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of mentoring and metacognition in education, unveiling their intricate connections. Both concepts, though seemingly disparate, prove to be interdependent within the educational landscape. The analysis showcases the dynamic interplay between mentoring and metacognition, emphasizing their reciprocal influenc...

This study explores the intricate relationship between family functioning, emotional bonding, parent-child contact, and academic success among students through a serial mediation analysis. The research, conducted on a sample of 200 participants, sheds light on the indirect pathways through which family dynamics influence academic achievements, emph...

Open for submission from 20 November 2023 Submission deadline 30 June 2024 The dynamic landscape of psychology is undergoing a profound transformation propelled by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this evolving paradigm, the symbiosis between human cognition and machine intelligence unfolds, offering unprecedented opport...

Road traffic accidents can have profound psychological impacts on the individuals involved, encompassing both negative distress and positive growth. This study, guided by the conservation of resources (COR) theory, investigates the intricate relationship between posttraumatic growth (PTG), maladaptive cognitive schemas, and psychological distress i...

Road traffic accidents can have profound psychological impacts on the individuals involved, encompassing both negative distress and positive growth. This study, guided by the conservation of resources (COR) theory, investigates the intricate relationship between posttraumatic growth (PTG), maladaptive cognitive schemas, and psychological distress i...

Psychological distress represents a complex and pervasive concern impacting individuals globally, characterized by a wide spectrum of emotional, cognitive, and physiological experiences. This multifaceted phenomenon is frequently intertwined with the presence of maladaptive cognitive schemas and heightened levels of anxiety, both recognized as cont...

An important psychological notion is self-determination, which relates to each person’s potential for making decisions and managing their lives. Maintaining psychological health and wellbeing requires this ability. Self-determination gives people a feeling of control over their choices and lives. It has an impact on motivation as well since people...

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to individuals worldwide, demanding the rapid development and utilization of coping mechanisms to navigate the recurring waves of uncertainty and disruption. Coping mechanisms are mediated by personality traits, cognitive schemes and developed perceptions. They are activated in states of stre...

Polygraph tests have been used for many years as a means of detecting deception, but their accuracy has been the subject of much debate. In recent years, researchers have explored the use of neural networks in polygraph scoring to improve the accuracy of deception detection. The purpose of this scoping review is to offer a comprehensive overview of...

This research paper aims to address the pressing concern of drug consumption among youth by utilizing a comprehensive statistical analysis of an intervention program. The study employs the "Intention to Change Behavior Toward Drug Consumption" scale, which is rooted in the Theory of Planned Behavior, to assess participants' intention to alter their...

In the past decade, there has been a surge of interest in the potential of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to enhance decision-making processes in a variety of domains, including decision adoption systems (DAS). This scoping review focuses on the utilization of ANNs in DAS for the interpretation of psychological data. The major goal of this scopi...

Gândirea sistemică este o modalitate de a înțelege complexitatea lumii, privind-o în ansamblu și în relații, în loc să o descompunem în componente separate. A fost folosită ca metodă de explorare și dezvoltare a acțiunilor eficiente în contexte complexe, facilitând schimbarea sistemelor. Într-o epocă dominată de complexitate și schimbare rapidă, ce...

The volume addresses the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods, beginning with the widely accepted hypothesis that the transition to a distance teaching system had a significant impact on the way didactic activities must be conceived, on the evaluation of school performance, and on how students...

By offering consumers more proactive and individualized information services, recommender systems have proven to be a significant answer to the problem of information overload. And collaborative filtering approaches have proven to be an important component of many such recommender systems, allowing for the development of high-quality recommendation...

Student retention is a frequently researched issue due to the incidence of student dropout and its significance to learning outcomes. However, there are research gaps that need to be addressed in understanding the factors influencing student dropout in the context of higher education in Romania. This cross-sectional investigation aims to fill these...

Relationship Building in a Pedagogical Setting for Holistic Teaching and Learning

The relationship between narcissistic personality and art and beauty appreciation has recently become the focus of research investigations. Adaptive narcissists raise their sense of worth in order to shield themselves from harm caused by others. Because they aspire to be more attractive, healthier, and successful versions of themselves, they freque...

Sustainable urban development has come to play an essential role in establishing and growing future sustainable cities, or smart cities, which are urban areas that have an optimum carbon footprint, are nature-friendly, and are smart enough to enhance energy efficiency. This study is based on qualitative research in which data were collected from in...

This paper examines the impact of social stratification on trust in recommender systems. Recommender systems have become an essential tool for users to navigate vast amounts of information online, but trust in these systems has become a concern. The focus of this study is to investigate whether social stratification, defined by socioeconomic status...

As chatbots become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, it is important to consider their psychological implications. In this qualitative study, we conducted a focus group with 10 psychology students who had experience interacting with chatbots. Participants discussed their emotional responses, attitudes, and behaviors related to chatbots, as...

The concept of educational organizational climate relates to the relational, social, psychological, affective, intellectual, cultural and moral environment that characterizes educational/teaching and managerial activity at the level of a school organization. This study is based on the theory of planned behavior framework in measuring preschool teac...

UNIVERSITATEA “AUREL VLAICU” DIN ARAD FACULTATEA DE ȘTIINȚE ALE EDUCAȚIEI, PSIHOLOGIE ȘI ASISTENȚĂ SOCIALĂ CENTRU DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE ȘI INOVARE ÎN PSIHOLOGIE STUDII DE PSIHOLOGIE VOLUM IV VOLUM COORDONAT DE DANA RAD EDGAR DEMETER GABRIELA VANCU

The aim of the study was to review alexithymia in adolescents-related studies (AARS) published between 2004 (since the first public archive volume is available) and 2022 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The present paper attempts to explain the increasing interest in alexithymia as shown by the large number...

Screens and smart technology have transformed into amazing doors to other worlds, people, and emotions in the Digital Age, yet our relationship with our gadgets is nuanced and occasionally tense. We define digital wellbeing as a condition in which one's subjective wellbeing is preserved in a setting defined by an abundance of digital communication....

The interaction between teachers and students is critical to the learning process. Student success and learner satisfaction have consistently improved in educational situations where instructors and students connect frequently and meaningfully. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, as well as the sense of belonging concept, have received a sign...

COVID-19 replaced face-to-face instruction with online learning. This study examines preschool teachers' online ECE attitudes. 375 preschool teachers took an online course on quality and inclusive early childhood education. 195 out of 375 preschoolers completed this study's online questionnaire about internet learning. The authors coded responses t...

Unlabelled: This study investigates how compatibility and perceived enjoyment affect the link between intention to use and actual technology use in Romanian preschool education, building on earlier studies. Methods: 300 participants were invited to participate in this research from 15 Romanian counties. 182 preschool teachers' questionnaires wer...

Predicting preschool teachers’ intention to adopt qualitative and inclusive early childhood intentional behaviors represents an important research field. The objective of this research is first to develop and validate a scale to assess the integrative-qualitative intentional behavior (IQIB-ECEC) of preschool teachers in order to achieve SDG4.2’s ob...

The aim of this case study, presented in the form of a technical note, is to offer the adaptation of an instrument that assesses attitudes towards mathematics for the context of sports competitions, with the purpose of proving the internal reliability and stability of the instrument for the context of the Portuguese language. After the adaptation o...

Globally, it exists a rising desire for decarbonization of the building industry by speeding the progress of green buildings and smart cities that are focused on smart green buildings. Using a structured interview, 30 replies from real estate developers and consultants were assessed. The main objective was to determine the degree of association bet...

A bean counter is defined as an accountant or economist who makes financial decisions for a company or government, especially someone who wants to severely limit the amount of money spent. The rise of the bean counter in both public and private companies has motivated us to develop a Bean Counter Profiling Scale in order to further depict this pers...

The purpose of this research was to analyze how different effects of the COVID pandemic, expressed through pandemic accentuated occupational stress, perceived job insecurity, occupational safety and health perception and perceived organizational effectiveness, may impact turnover intentions of the personnel in the hospitality industry. Our research...

The goal of this study was to widen the scope of the social component of family sustainability. The fundamental goal of this non-experimental, quantitative study was to look at the links between parenting correlates, personality characteristics, marital satisfaction, and well-being in couples, as well as to construct explanatory prediction models f...

According to Sustainable Development Goal 4.2 (SDG 4.2), Equal Access to Quality Pre-primary Education, governments throughout the world are working to ensure that all children have access to high-quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education by 2030. In order to organize available evidence into a coherent framework, the curr...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has devastated every sphere of human society. Governments around the world implemented unprecedented policies designed to slow the spread of the disease and assistance to cope with its impacts. Such policies, however, are short-term and deba...