Flavius Cristian Marcau

Constantin Brâncuși University of Targu Jiu · The Research Institute of Development

Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the perceptions of pharmacists in Romania regarding self-medication, a growing practice with significant implications for public health and sustainable development. The main objective is to analyze the role of pharmacists in managing self-medication and educating the public on rational medication use. Met...

PURPOSE: To highlight the degree of perception among the young population in Romania (ages 18–35) regarding the impact of the decisions by some European Union (EU) countries to delay the full acceptance (air, maritime, and land) of Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area on various indicators characterizing the country’s sustainable development, n...

In the digital era, where fake news is a major problem, digital literacy becomes essential. This is not limited to the use of technology but also involves critical skills in evaluating information. Our editorial draws attention to the need to develop these skills, both individually and collectively, in educational institutions, to effectively comba...

1. Introduction "Voi arătați prin zilnică pildă că corupția e mijlocul cel mai lesnicios de trai în România. Acesta este spiritul cel rău care desface societățile românești şi le nimicește pân-în sfârșit; acesta este veninul care dă loc la mișcări sociale şi la nemulțumire [...] contribuie a destrăma spiritul public, a-l face să nu mai crează nici...

This study aims to highlight the degree of perception of the young population (18–35 years old), from the northern region of Oltenia (Gorj County, Romania), regarding the impact of the wave of seismic strong ground motions recorded in the region, starting from 13 February 2023, on some indicators to characterize the sustainable development of the r...

Purpose: The highlighting of how current security issues (the economic crisis at the European/global level and the military crisis in Ukraine)—seen as factors of negative influence on sustainable development at the societal level—influence the level of willingness of young citizens (aged 18–35) in Romania, regarding the acceptance of restrictions/l...

Although it has been shown in numerous studies that immunization of the population by vaccination is the most effective way to protect against smallpox or other polioviruses, the anti-vaccination public rhetoric recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to influence the populations acceptance of vaccination against newly emerging viruses. Thi...

Aim: The present study aims to observe the reasons for which the participants have chosen to uptake one of the COVID-19 vaccines approved in Romania. Thus, it will help us to determine whether the reasons are medical in nature, with the respondents' scope to stay healthy, or if there are other motivations. High rates of vaccine acceptance are esse...

Purpose The study aims to highlight the behavior of people in a state in the vicinity of a military conflict zone. Specifically, it highlights the psychological behavior of Romanian citizens after the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. It was considered appropriate to carry out this study, given the novelty of such a situation, since, a...

ABSTRACT: IN THE PAPER HEREIN, A MODEL FOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATION ANALYSIS IS DESCRIBED, BASED ON A METHOD CONSISTING OF THE FREE ASSOCIATION OF NOTIONS. THE SUBJECT OF REPRESENTATIONS HEREIN ARE THE INTEGRATED IRON AND STEEL WORKS OF GALAȚI. THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS BELONGS TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, BEING A VERBALIZED WAY BY WHICH PEOPLE E...

Purpose: Once vaccination against COVID-19 was also possible for children over 12 years of age, parents/legal guardians had to give their consent for their vaccination. It is a crucial moment, given the large number of infected people in Romania and the fact that these children are a source of transmission of the virus in the community. The refusa...

The refusal to be inoculated with the anti-COVID-19 vaccine by a part of the Romanian population becomes a barrier against controlling and stopping this particularly infectious virus. The rapid evolution of COVID-19 vaccines has created confusion regarding health and safety. Many Romanian citizens refuse vaccination because of fears generated by un...

ACUTE RENAL INJURY (AKI) IS A CLINICAL SYNDROME THAT HAS MULTIPLE ETIOLOGIES AND IS CHARACTERIZED BY A DECREASE IN KIDNEY FUNCTION. AKI IS A FAIRLY COMMON DIAGNOSIS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS, WITH AN INCREASING INCIDENCE IN RECENT DECADES, BEING ASSOCIATED WITH LOW OUTCOMES AND HIGH HOSPITALIZATION COSTS. GIVEN THE STEADY PROGRESS OF THE LAST DECADE...