Diana Maria Ilie’s research while affiliated with NARDI Fundulea and other places

Sheep farming is an important branch of the animal husbandry sector in Europe. In 2023, Romania’s sheep and goat herds ranked third in the European Union, with more than 10 million heads, contributing substantially to the production of meat, traditional cheeses, and wool. However, in the current climate context, with extreme weather events and especially long periods of drought, providing optimal fodder ratio becomes a challenge for farmers. As animal nutritionists provide valid alternatives, consistent with the nutritional requirements of the species, the present work aims to present some economically efficient fodder alternatives to use for milk production in sheep farms of different sizes. The study brings added value to research in the field of using fodder alternatives in animal nutrition through the economic aspects researched because profitability is pursued in any activity, thus completing the technical arguments of previous studies in the literature in the field. Several economic indicators were calculated, such as the total value by categories of expenses, the value of production, the level of profit, and the rate of gross and net return. The analysis demonstrated that regardless of their size, the sheep farms located in lowland areas can reach positive values of profitability indicators when using alternative fodder in animal feeding.

It is said that everything is interconnected to each other in the universe, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), a “spider” domain that will be found “in all and everything”, demonstrates to us every day this need for unlimited thinking, interference, interconnection and integration “of all disciplines, eras and minds”. Consciously or not, we are “immersed” in a new reality, in a kind of “whirlwind” of globalization, interconnectedness, transdisciplinarity, innovation and the fulminant evolution of technology, which we often try to slow down or at least to understand its meaning, to accept it and to enter openly into its sphere of action, because this is the way, this is our future, of humanity. The evolution of technology is seductive. But what about the essence of humanity, the inner ego, the aura or the energy field, elements untouched by the legislative area, but only by that of science? What about artificial intelligence that makes vulnerable mind and mental integrity through the impermissible alteration of thoughts, which can alter, remove or recover people’s memories, as well as manipulate their thoughts? In this context, through this study we propose an inter-and transdisciplinary dialogue, through which to discover possible foundations of potential new human rights, neurorights and the right of the soul in response to the unprecedented advance of artificial intelligence. Thus, we aim to open a new time space for analysis and in globo vision on the human being and its rights, contributing to the completion of the universe of institutional and legal proposals and mutations already started at international level. It requires a mosaic approach and the courage to resize the “legal architecture” regarding human rights, through which the legislator to attach special importance to the spiritual area of the human being, the road being already opened through the current inter- and transdisciplinary doctrinal debates.

The aim of the study was to identify current and future trends in terms of trade in vegetables in Romania starting from the analysis of imports and exports of horticultural products. The results of the research highlighted a significant imbalance in the trade in vegetables at the national level. The net higher values of imports compared to those of exports indicated that Romania presented an increased demand for vegetables imported from countries such as: Turkey, Holland, Germany, Poland and Spain, compared to exported values. This situation led to the registration of a deficit in the trade balance, which increased by 104 million euros in the last 3 years. The forecasts made for 2032 indicated a continuous increase in imports, reaching one million euros. At the same time, an increase in exports was anticipated, which will tend to reach 175 thousand euros, reflecting an attempt to compensate for the current imbalance.

The culture of Romanian garlic has a high potential from an economic point of view, being in great demand on the market, Romanians preferring its taste and aroma. However, ..garlic cultivation does not have an easy technology and the Romanian seed is hard to find, so many of the producers are discouraged and prefer to cultivate other, safer crops. Massive imports of garlic led to measures from the state. Underscoring the importance of garlic cultivation for the Romanian economy, the state met agricultural producers with a “de minimis” support to support garlic production. The present paper, in order to contribute to making the necessary decisions for the future production cycle as well as to support farmers who want to cultivate this crop, analyzes the economic efficiency with the help of profitability indicators (profit, profitability rates, breackeven point, etc.), for two possible situations: with financial support granted through the Garlic Production Support Program and without taking into account this “de minimis” support. In this context, it is aimed to evaluate the economic viability in terms of the use of the production framework technology of garlic culture and the rational use of both the raw materials used and the human and financial resources to produce garlic of high quality but at low costs. Agricultural activities are always determined by the profitability of the crop. The findings of the study can have a positive impact on farmers, allowing them to adjust their material resources and current farm capacities for higher productivity, while highlighting the importance of implementing the garlic crop support program.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global legal landscape, raising pressing questions about responsibility and ethics in the digital age. The event 'international conference on artificial intelligence and responsibility' in krakow, poland, organized by Krakoska University in collaboration with IBEROJUR, was a significant milestone in this ongoing debate. This book is a compilation of the perspectives and research presented at the conference, reflecting on the intersection of ai with legal responsibility. The conference highlighted the urgent need to address the legal responsibility of AI actions, a topic that, while often discussed in individual presentations, rarely takes center stage in conference debates. The initiative to organize this event arose from a recognized gap in the comprehensive and far-reaching discussion of the complications that may arise in this context. Inspired also by legislative efforts to regulate the issue within the framework of european union legislation, the conference sought to inspire possible amendments to the planned directive, helping it take its ideal form. The organizers anticipated particular interest in the interaction between the so-called AI Act, the artificial intelligence liability directive, and the product liability directive. The main objective of the conference was to enable a broad transnational debate on the future regulation of AI in terms of its liability. The observations and conclusions made, especially those included in the scope of the post-conference monograph, could inspire possible amendments to the planned directive. This book serves as a beacon for future discoveries both of domestic and european doctrine and, likely, of legislation. By bringing together works from ai experts, legal scholars, and academics, it offers a pioneering and multifaceted view of the challenges and proposed solutions for ai liability. Each chapter is a window into the complex world of ai, providing valuable insights and promoting a deeper understanding of the legal implications of emerging technology. To sum up, this book is not just a record of conference presentations but an essential resource for anyone interested in shaping the future of AI liability. It invites readers to reflect on the ethical and legal issues surrounding AI and to actively participate in forming a legal framework that is both innovative and fair.

Agriculture is a fundamental aspect of our society, providing food and resources for a growing population. However, climate change is putting this sector at risk through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Our study highlights the need to address climate change in a differentiated way, taking into account the specificities of each agricultural sector, and therefore aims not only to organise and summarise current research but also to fill an important gap in the existing literature by focusing on the impact of climate change on vegetable crops. The topic was researched using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, where 219 publications were thoroughly reviewed and only those that fully addressed the impact of climate change on vegetable crops were selected. Of the 219 publications reviewed, only 53 focused exclusively on the effects of climate change on vegetable crops, indicating the need for more specialised research in this area, especially given the complex challenges that climate change poses not only in terms of yield but also non-trivial quality and food safety, and can be considered a future research prospect.

We are heading towards a phenomenon of internationalization and globalization of the substantiation of law, due to the fact that Romania is, inevitably, part of the process of integration and reflection of its own identity in a European and global context. Ultimately, law derives from observing the society and analysing its needs, passing through the filter of equity the final legal form in order to ensure the completeness of law, and also the structural coherence of society. Although the continental European legal culture is attached to the “general will”, globalization managed to erase many of the symbolical boundaries between the legal culture promoted by the Common-law, the one promoted by our system deeply markedby the Romano-Germanic System, and also the legal system outlined by American Realist trends, thus allowing the law to become the result of the self-adaptation of the society, not just the creation of the State.