Peter Holicza

Óbuda University · Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences

Migration turns out to be one of the most debated topics in Europe and particularly in Malta, that it is obviously not a recent phenomenon. One cannot, however, overlook the fact that migration is stirring up an intense public debate which brings this topic under the close scrutiny of the local community. This paper examines the far-reaching econom...

The well-known Erasmus programme provides a framework for intercultural learning, whilst providing opportunities to develop innovative ideas and share common European values. The current period of Erasmus+ will end in 2020. Then, a new programme, with new policies, will come into action in order to comply with the increasing number of participants...

Russian youth remains a major group that is insufficiently understood and referred to in current views of Russian (and international) politics and society. Changes in contemporary Russian youth lifestyles are some of the results of globalization, economic interdependence, intensification of migration flows, cultural unification and global connectiv...

The Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies (CEEPUS) was founded more than 25 years ago with the aim of supporting the strategic role of the region by academic and further cooperation among the Central, Eastern and Balkan States of Europe. Its framework covers mobility grants for students and teachers within academic networks des...

The purpose of this study is to summarize and introduce the effects of international student mobility based on quantitative primary research data collected from Russian university students. This population is important to research as they are the next generation of active citizens and potential leaders of their country. The survey responses were di...

In the international literature, national cultures are still an evergreen topic. Even though - contrarily to previous decades’ civilizational focus - the attention has shifted to leveraging benefits of multicultural environments and experiences. According to Huntington, nations belonging to different civilizations will never be able to work togethe...

A jelentősebb vasúti balesetek alkalmával nem csak az pillanatnyi károk (emberi áldozatok, anyagi kár stb.) mértéke lehet hatalmas, hanem a hosszútávú kihatások (emberek mérgezése, környezeti károk) összessége is. Tanulmányunkban a veszélyes áruk szállítására vonatkozó információ hiányból származó problémát vetjük fel. A szállítás során gyűjthető i...

The whole world looked on as the passage of the Dayton Accords resulted in a ceasefire in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), however, the years to follow oversaw protracted conflict fuelled by ethnic tension, government corruption and attempts to create a peaceful economy. Globalization and the potential to build an economy was a significant incentive t...

Tanulmányunk a nemzetközi mobilitás hatásait mutatja be az Y generációs orosz diákok körében. Összehasonlító elemzést végeztünk a nemzetközi tapasztalattal rendelkező, illetve a kizárólag hazai oktatásban részesült csoportok között. A kimutatott különbségek rávilágítanak azokra a területekre, ahol a nemzetközi mobilitás mérhető hatást gyakorol a ré...

The innovative potential of blockchain technology proves to be convenient and useful in different sectors, but these opportunities may also be disruptive and create challenges. This paper investigates technical, risk and security related challenges of blockchain. The use of this technology is viewed in light of financial crime that pose a threat to...

This research study measures and presents the cultural effects of international mobility on Generation Y students in Russia. The analyzed sample is based on primary research data (n=302) supported by secondary data and literature review. Two major groups have been compared: (former) students with international mobility experience-the ones who parti...

A nemzetközi mobilitási programok egyre nagyobb teret hódítanak Európában és világszerte. A hagyományos lehetőségek mellett, a virtuális mobilitás fogalma és gyakorlata is megjelent, ahogy az online végezhető képzések is népszerűvé válnak. A legsikeresebbnek vélt külföldi résztanulmányokat és szakmai gyakorlatot támogató program, az Erasmus+ ciklus...

A már jól ismert Erasmus program keretet biztosít az interkulturális tanulásnak, lehetőséget biztosít az innovatív ötletek alkalmazásához és az európai értékek kamatoztatásához. A program aktuális ciklusa, az Erasmus+ a végéhez ér 2020-ban, amikor az új programnak, és új szabályozásnak kell biztosítania a további eredményeket, valamint megfelelni a...

A kutatás és innováció az európai növekedés motorja, a versenyképesség és fenntarthatóság pedig kulcsszerepet tölt be a polgárok életkörülményeinek javításában. A Horizont 2020 program egy intelligens és fenntartható növekedési stratégia európai szinten, melynek egyik célja a közlekedési infrastruktúra javítása, azon belül az okos, zöld és integrál...

The competition is continuously growing on the global education ‘marketplace’ with the appearance of new regional hubs and the virtual mobility. International students compare countries and institutions before they make their final choice. Based on primary research, secondary data and literature review, this study will identify the most important f...

Forschung und Innovation sind der Antrieb des europäischen Wachstums. Wettbewerbsfähiges und nachhaltiges Wachstum spielt eine essenzielle Rolle in der Verbesserung objektiver Lebensumstände der Europäer. Das Programm ’Horizont 2020’ umfasst eine intelligente und nachhaltige Wachsstumsstrategie in Europa. Ein Ziel dieser Strategie ist eng verbunden...

Millennials, members of the Generation Y are constantly connected to their social circles online, they are the founders of the social media movement. These young consumers count as the largest segment of smartphone owners in most regions of the world. In fact, smartphones have become one of the most important possessions of this highly technology s...

This study seeks to investigate and examine the motivations as well as the expectations of higher education exchange students. The motivation of the study is geared at understanding the underlying notion of the so-called Erasmus-generation. The study employed a sample of nearly one thousand international student participants from the European Union...

A tanulmány célja az Erasmus programok fő célcsoportjának, az Y generációs (volt) egyetemisták körében gyűjtött ajánlások közzététele, a jövő mobilitási programjának alakítása a részvételi arányok, az elégedettség és hasznosság javításának céljából. A már jól ismert Erasmus+ program ciklusa 2020-ban véget ér. Az eddigi tapasztalatok alapján egy poz...

Az utóbbi időben projektek egész sora vesz körbe minket. Ez az elképesztő méretű beruházási hullám több okra vezethető vissza. Első körben említendőek az uniós támogatások, melyeknek széles köre miatt mindinkább több vállalat vág bele a projekttervezés és megvalósítás kusza rengetegébe, másrészt említésre méltó az a körülmény is, mely szerint egyre...

A vasút a tömegközlekedési eszközök egyik legkedveltebb és legbiztonságosabb formája. Balesetek és katasztrófák azonban a tudatos odafigyelés és a szabályok betartása mellett is előfordulnak. Rendkívül nehéz felkészülni olyan eseményekre, melyeket több probléma együttes hatása eredményez. Tanulmányunk a szakirodalmi források és az európai baleseti...

Europe faces major societal challenges that need to be addressed smartly. Erasmus+ can help us do exactly that. The Erasmus+ Generation, the nine million people who have to date experienced the Erasmus+ programme and its predecessors, has a clear message to leaders in Europe: we need a bigger programme to have a bigger impact on the future of Euro...

At present, the issue of the socio-economic situation of Russia, including its economic security, is on the agenda. Especially relevant this issue becomes during the period of the sanctions policy. In the article, the authors give a detailed analysis of the current state of the Russian economy. The main macroeconomic indicators are analyzed, a numb...

Millennials, Digital Natives, the ‘we want it now’ Generation-Y. Many names have been used to describe the new generation of college students referring to their technological abilities, teamwork skills, speed and openness. Everyday technology and the students of this generations change brought new standards to the world of education. They move glob...

Culture is a scheme of knowledge shared by a relatively large number of people. Hence, it is a collection of explicit as well as implicit patterns of behaviour. It makes the members of the culture feel, think act and react in a certain, predefined way, hence makes their actions predictable. The literature on cultures, especially that of national cu...

The current economic climate requires companies to be innovative in ways to recruit top talent, retain employees and design strategies for cost-effective production. To do this Human Resource Managers are often tasked with designing programs which create attractive conditions for prospective employees. Benefits packages can often provide incentives...

The importance of recognizing cultural diversity is increasing in the so-called 'global' 21st century. Cultural differences present new challenges and also new opportunities, this is especially true for a fragmented Europe and European Union. This paper intends to emphasize the importance of cultural awareness by presenting a literature review and...

According to Samuel P. Huntington (The Clash of Civilizations?, 1993), the biggest threat to Western civilization is a coming period that will be characterized by conflicts erupting as the world's civilizations reach their breaking points. The conflicts of the future will occur along the cultural lines separating civilizations. Huntington drew the...

A Hell egy hazai gyártású energiaital, és magyar tulajdonban lévő vállalat. A világ egyik leggyorsabban fejlődő FMCG márkája, ami 2006-ban született és 2009-re piacvezető is lett a magyar piacon. 2012-re a Hell energiaital már 30 országban volt kapható, minden szempontból stabil háttérrel rendelkezik, a fellépő környezeti hatásokra jól reagál, álla...

In January 2016, the International Monetary Fund released a report confirming that increased labour mobility to Malta had a positive impact on the country’s economy. A mass inflow of non-Maltese workers has boosted Malta’s potential growth and offset the declining working Maltese age population. The presence of foreign nationals has dramatically in...

In 2014 the economic situation of Russia has deteriorated significantly due to the introduction of a broad range of sanctions from Western community. The escalation of the political conflict declined oil prices, and the devaluation of the ruble resulted economic crisis in Russia. The article presents the main indicators of the current socio-economi...

Absztrakt Samuel P. Huntington szerint a következő időszakot a világ civilizációs törésvonalai mentén kirobbanó konfliktusok jellemzik majd, aminek a nyugat is elszenvedője lesz. A világ fő civilizációinak térképén a nyugat keleti határa megegyezik Magyarország, illetve a magyarlakta területek keleti határaival. A teória alapján a kelet-közép és ke...

Markets are increasingly affected by the laws of politics instead of the laws of economics. Nowadays political factor plays larger and larger role in the economic policy making, replacing market competition. Russia is no exception. External shocks such as changing oil prices and trade sanctions which influence on Russian economic development are un...

We are in an unprecedented idyllic era, although the world is considerably less violent, there are regions plagued with by protracted conflicts. Sectarian violence within regions and countries have spilled over into the west resulting in a migration crisis. Along with highlighting the weakness of the European Asylum system it has brought forward th...

Будущее российской и венгерской экономики во многом зависит от развития малого и среднего бизнеса. Учитывая сложную ситуацию в мировой экономике, развитие это- го сегмента становится приоритетом (он создает большую часть новых рабочих мест и обеспечивает занятость в частном секторе). В целях поддержки малого и среднего бизнеса правительства обеих с...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Hungary's and the European economy. They represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union. In the past five years, they have created 85% of new jobs and provided two-thirds of the total private sector employment in the EU. As a result, the economic growth depends on the sector's dev...

Through the examples of recent accidents in Hungary and abroad, we will reveal the possible reasons for the release of dangerous goods into the environment, and, considering these accidents, we will draw conclusions for the safety of rail transport of dangerous goods. While examining the situation of the rail transport of dangerous goods in Hungary...

Based on the fact that structural unemployment is a part of the Hungarian present, it is very important to figure out, understand and identify the differences between demand and supply on the national labour market. The technical studies are the second popular on national level in 2015, while 45% of the employers emphasise recruiting problems in th...

One of the main characteristics of a smart city is smart mobility. Therefore, our study focuses on some questions related to smart mobility, especially on the development of intelligent railway. We examine the role of intelligent management systems in the improvement of railway safety. Thus, the present article deals with the reasons for the establ...

A kis-és középvállalkozások (KKV-k) jelentik az Európa Unió és Magyarország gazdaságának gerincét. Európa szinten az összes új munkahely 85%-át a KKV-k biztosítják, így a gazdasági növekedés és a munkahelyteremtés a szektor fejlődőképességétől függ. A vállalkozók új szervezeteket hoznak létre, új piacokat nyitnak meg, és gyarapítják az új készségek...

Since R&D is the basis of future economic welfare and development, current article endeavours to evaluate the innovation potential of young adults, as they are the next generation, the very people to have fresh ideas to bring innovative spirit to the business world. Besides the comparison of national innovation strategies, the research focuses on y...

Currently, an estimated 100 million tourists visit the Mediterranean region annually. Due to the seasonally increasing demand of multilingual and cost effective workforce in the field of tourism, the employers have to deal with financial and HR planning challenges. Despite the serious effect of the economical difficulties and crisis of certain Sout...

As the structural unemployment is a part of the Hungarian present, it is very important to look through and understand, identify the differences between the demand and supply on the national labour market. The study aims to present the employers' needs through the literature analysis and questionnaire research to characterize the interest of high s...

Since R&D is the basis of future economic welfare and development, current article endeavours to evaluate the innovation potential of young adults, as they are the next generation, the very people to have fresh ideas to bring innovative spirit to the business world. Besides the comparison of national innovation strategies, the research focuses on y...