Silvius Stanciu

Universitatea Dunarea de Jos Galati | UGAL · Department of Food Science, Food Engineering and Applied Biotechnology

Sustainable business in the domestic production of meat must meet both the usual Requirements regarding quality, safety for customer and new challenges in the European meat market. The Romanian food industry must meet the challenge of recent suspicions regarding the substitution of beef meat with horse meat. The modern applicable to meat traceabili...

The paper proposes a different approach for the analysis of the sustainable development in the context of 2030 Agenda. The authors defined and used a cumulative model. For the beginning, the authors compare the dependent variable with the regressors of the four reporting entities: EU28, Romania, Turkey and Switzerland. These entities cover EU, the...

Food policies are focused on ensuring the consumption needs of the existing population in a given territory. In general, food policies are built on food continuity and production based on a pool of natural resources available at a given time. Critical food security incidents, particularly the epidemiological crises in livestock farming from a geogr...

The development of the fast-moving consumer goods market in Romania, disputed by European companies specialized in retail, is a spectacular phenomenon, which exceeded the forecasts of the specialists and the expectations of the investors. European integration and adherence to Western security systems gave the specialized companies, with foreign cap...

The emergence of some critical incidents of economic, biological type-crises, armed conflicts, natural cataclysms can affect significantly the activity of the human society. The article aims at analyzing the behavior of the Romanian consumer in the context of COVID-19 emergence. The performed research has highlighted the particularities of the emer...

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...

In this study, the Response Surface Methodology was used to optimize the extraction conditions for anthocyanins from purple corn flour (PCF), whereas the optimized extract was characterized in terms of phytochemicals content, inhibitory activity against metabolic associated enzymes and the potential to stimulate the metabolic activity of yeasts. Th...

The paper proposes a research on the current state of commercial aquaculture fish farms in the Southern Region of the Republic of Moldova. Carrying out a scientific study on the aquatic system provides valuable information on the current state of ponds in the area and allows the development of measures to optimize the activity of the fisheries sect...

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 freez...

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 develop...

A patent gives the author the right to use or sell an invention, and other entities are legally prevented from using the invention without their permission. An invention patent represents an asset for the holders, which can generate income, competitive advantages on the market, being a guarantee of the originality of the products for consumers. The...

The trademark is an asset owned by a company and an important component of marketing strategies. Rights over trademarks and geographical indications are recognized and defended on the territory of Romania, being acquired and protected by registering them with OSIM. European Union trademarks benefit from protection on the territory of Romania, accor...

The consumption of nutritional supplements by the population who practises physical activities in a regularly, in an organized manner, represents a form of scientific interest for professionals interested in analysing the somatic and biological changes that occur under the influence of the stimuli provided by nutritional supplements. In this contex...

This work aimed to improve the functionality of beer by increasing the level of antioxidant activity through the addition, up to acceptable sensory amounts, of red grape skin extract. A commercial hefeweizen beer was supplemented with different concentrations (1, 5, and 10 mg/mL) of grape skin extract (GSE). The phytochemical characterization of GS...

The paper focuses on the impact of the complex global crisis on the European oil industry. The main objective of the research is to define, implement and validate a model able to quantify the developments and risks faced by this industry at European level. In order to achieve this objective, dynamic statistical analysis takes into account specific...

This study aimed to determine whether the intra-complex active recovery within the strength-power potentiating complex will impact the upper-body post-activation performance enhancement effect and how the magnitude of this effect will change across the upper-body complex training session. Thirteen resistance-trained males [the age, body mass, heigh...

This article presents the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on Human Resources (HR) CorporateDepartment 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 (atindividual level), on the HR Corporate department (at team...

Traditional products represent an opportunity for the Romanian producer and a market niche which can be accessible at European and national level. This paper puts forth an analysis of the Romanian potential in the development of the traditional products, an evaluation of the degree of concentration and of the factors of market influence. The study...

The Association Agreement with the European Union created a bridge for the economic development of the country based on European market. By developing in this way the retail market with national and foreign capital, domestic and foreign trade was facilitated. The Republic of Moldova is in the process of updating the world through a common economic...

Since the onset of the pandemic, the tourism has undergone a significant compression that could destabilize both the tourist flows and the economic agents in the industry. This analysis is based on real working assumptions that bring together elements of an economic, social and health nature with a significant impact on tourism activity in the EU....

Sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is a multifunctional meat-curing ingredient responsible for the unique reddish-pink color and flavor, microbiological safety, and shelf life extension of products. However, its use in the meat industry is controversial since NaNO2 is an exogenous source of nitric oxide, a nitrosating (nitrosamine-forming agent) and nitrosativ...

The digital economy is an alternative to the traditional economy, an area of the future on which investment and R&D efforts are focused both by European forums and by Member States, which have understood the importance of the domain with the onset of the pandemic crisis. The aim of the research is to analyze and predict, on the one hand, the impact...

This study aimed at the extraction and encapsulation of the carotenoids from sea buckthorn fruits and obtaining value-added mayonnaise. First, the carotenoids from sea buckthorn fruits were extracted using ultrasound-assisted extraction. Then, they were microencapsulated through complex coacervation and freeze-drying techniques using different wall...

The present study focuses on heat-induced structural changes and the degradation kinetics of phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of red grape skin extract. The thermal degradation of anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols, and antioxidant activity followed a first-order kinetic model, increasing with temperature due to the intensification of the...

Greenhouse gas emissions particularly carbon dioxide emissions are increasing with the intensifying of worldwide conventional plastics requirements. The ecological and environmental problems associated with fossil-based plastics (carbon dioxide emissions and fossil-based waste) and safeguarding of natural resources result in the transition from non...

Fossil-based materials have many positive characteristics that enable numerous hypostasis of the existing lifestyle and the international economy. However, these are imagined as initiator of solid waste and pollution, with a huge negative effect on the environment. Moreover, petroleum-based materials are not sustainable, the world being close to us...

This study represents a trend of nonconformities analysis, established by authority for safety of aliments in matter of food safety. At the same time, this study presents the rate of non-compliance at the level of enterprises in relation to the number of controls performed during 2016-2019.

"Mountain product" is a quality scheme recommended BY European Commission to differentiate products obtained in mountainous areas from conventional products. Romania has favourable conditions for the exploitation of this niche market, and national officials have offered support to producers, starting with consultancy services, as well as funds dedi...

In today’s digitalizing world, internet, mobile technologies, nanotechnologies and learning algorithms continue to develop and gain essential places in our lives. The use of artificial intelligence in wholesale and retail trade enable better analysis of customer requests and the development of effective marketing strategies. However, although these...

Recovery and recycling of cathode ray tube (CRT) waste glasses has been the focus of research in the last decade, due to their environmental and economic issues (such as leaching of lead ions, high disposal costs). A sustainable method of valorizing this hazardous waste is to embed it in cement, as a substitute for the natural aggregate. Therefore,...

Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases responsible for the effects of climate change. The soil respiration process is an important component of the carbon circuit in nature, through which carbon dioxide returns to the atmosphere. The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is directly influenced by any change of carbon flow produced in soil,...

The performance farming is a new bet for the EU in the context of the present's major climate and economic challenges. This paper aims at defining a model of agricultural competitiveness for the EU and its application for the evaluation of regional agricultural performance, in relation to the global competitiveness index, using the theory of catast...

SEA – Practical Application of Science encourages trans- and multidisciplinary scientific research that contributes to broadening the horizon of knowledge. One of the main objectives of the journal is to create a unity between theory and the empirical aspect and translate theoretical perception of science to the applied as a practical and useful pa...

The EU has one of the highest food safety standards in the world – largely thanks to the solid set of EU legislation in place, which ensures that food is safe for consumers. A key tool to ensure the flow of information to enabling swift reaction when risks to public health are detected in the food chain is RASFF – the Rapid Alert System for Food an...

An overview of quality schemes, labels and registers for EU agricultural products, such as geographical indications and protected designations of origin.

In the conditions of a digitalized and sustainable economy, a smart decision is focused on all demand aspects regarding: the product demand, the quality demand, and the elements of national and international bodies able to ensure the criteria of economic integrity on the European Markets. These aspects represent a set of challenges and indicate the...

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The study submits the pragmatic analysis of the socioeconomic context during the medical crisis triggered by the new coronavirus pandemic and in the period immediately after it, with the identification of pertinent solutions to reduce financial stress on the public budget and to stimulate economic recovery. The objectives of the study are to identi...

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This paper presents research regarding the exploitation of the fishing potential in the Southern region of the Republic of Moldova. The aim of this document is to assess the productivity of five ponds from the Southern region of the country, namely the determination of phytoplankton, zooplankton biomass and the evolution of growth and development o...

The depopulation, corroborated with population ageing has made the Romanian rural areas vulnerable both from economic and social point of view. This vulnerability is acutely manifested within the agricultural sector due to shortage of personnel, limited financial resources and the effects of climate changes being more and more present. A possible s...

The paper proposes to present the legislative context of transgenic food production and consumer perception in the Republic of Moldova. In Moldova the status of genetically modified organisms is regulated by law no. 755/2001 on biosecurity, amended and supplemented by the law enforcement regulation 2003. The National Agency for Food Safety has the...

To reduce the losses caused by diseases and pests, weeds and other plant pathogens, in addition to the agro-technical measures used, pesticides are widely used in agricultural production both preventive and curative. The paper proposes an analysis of the quantities of plant protection products, at the country level as well as at the level of Br ila...

The efficiency of the control of harmful organisms of the batch of grain cereal seeds is an essential component in the effort to maintain unaltered the quality of the stored seed lots, in terms of physical integrity, especially their longevity, by maintaining germination indices at the optimum level, for as long as possible. The primary purpose of...

The concept of circular economy is becoming more and more frequently mentioned in scientific research due to the link between this concept and sustainable development at a global level. The circular economy offers opportunities to reinvent the classical economy, offering sustainable and competitive solutions. The benefits of circular economy are di...

Through Public Procurement, the Contracting Authorities aim at obtaining products, works or services. Starting from identifying the necessity, a series of procedures are followed for its satisfaction. Considering the complexity of the procurement process, the desired result will not appear in case certain stages are bypassed. These omissions can ha...

This research aims to use the specific systems of the precision agriculture, or precision farming, so that its results to be used by farmers successfully, in obtaining a high production with low costs. In the first part it was presented the technology of the precision agriculture and its implications in helping farmers structured on five chapters....

Production and storage of cereal seeds is an important link in ensuring good agricultural production. The preservation of the seed material should be performed properly to ensure the continuous supply of quality raw materials throughout the year. Maintaining the physical properties of long-term grain seeds is a challenge for all farmers and owners...

The paper presents and analyses the natural water resources in the territory of the Republic of Moldova intended for fisheries, in order to elaborate plans for the management of the river basins which will support and develop this sector. Sustainable development of aquaculture and fishing represents a long term economic and social necessity, involv...

In recent years, at a global level, traditional agriculture has been gradually replaced by intensive agriculture, in which, through high-performance agricultural technologies, the plants are provided with the optimum water, nutrients, air and carbon dioxide, light, heat, density - space for nutrition, factors that have a direct impact on production...

The paper proposes an analysis of the fisheries sector for the period 1988-2018, regarding the evolution, the fishing potential during its development on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. Moldovan aquaculture is based on the method of pond fish poly culture. Until 1990, using intensive technology, the total volume of fish production was of...

The present paper presents the research on the assessment and capitalization of the biological assets in a forestry ecosystem, as well as the accounting difficulties which appear due to their usage and acknowledgement in the financial statements. The study presents a new approach with comparative aspects of efficiency and credibility of each assess...

The development of the fast-moving consumer goods market in Romania, disputed by European companies specialized in retail, is a spectacular phenomenon, which exceeded the forecasts of the specialists and the expectations of the investors. European integration and adherence to Western security systems gave the specialized companies, with foreign cap...

The need for Romanian agriculture development by efficient usage of resources and a rural environment has led to the establishment of agricultural cooperatives. Romania needs strong cooperatives and, in order to achieve this, the involvement of not only the authorities and agricultural producers, but also of each inhabitant from the rural area, is...

The development of new ecological materials for the construction field represents a sustainable solution for waste management as long as their properties are comparable with those of traditional materials in terms of strengths, durability, corrosion resistance etc. Considering the large amount of glass wastes that are generated (e.g. technical wast...

The Romanian wetland protection represents a priority confirmed by the Ramsar Convention signed in 1971, which came into effect from 1975. In order to develop the monitoring capacity, assessment and capitalization of natural resources offered by Romanian wetlands a pilot model was developed and implemented in the Danube Delta region. An important c...

This paper aims to highlight the importance of developing a profitable business, increasing economic competitiveness and creating jobs in the Republic of Moldova. The creation and consolidation of a business is based on a series of objectives that allow the selection and implementation of the most appropriate interested parties strategies across th...