Papers by Roxana Voicu-Dorobantu
International Conference on Virtual Learning, ISSN 2971-9291, ISSN-L 1844-8933, vol. 19, pp. 299-310, 2024
Contributing to the dialogue on the future of higher education in the context of virtual learning... more Contributing to the dialogue on the future of higher education in the context of virtual learning, this paper proposes a comprehensive framework for optimizing hybrid learning spaces in business master's programs to meet international accreditation standards. The framework integrates three key components: AI-driven personalized learning paths, innovative assessment tools, and targeted teacher training, building on AACSB and EFMD standards and drawing on a systematic literature review. These elements are applied to physical, hybrid, and online modes of delivery, allowing for future scalability regardless of the position in the digital transformation spectrum of the study program or the institution. The framework, also considering its challenges, aims to enhance student engagement, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare graduates for leadership roles in the global business environment.
Economic Computation and Economic Cybernetics Studies and Research, Jun 12, 2024
Technologies based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and large language models (LLM), a... more Technologies based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and large language models (LLM), available on platforms such as ChatGPT, have raised intense concerns about their impact on education. In the context of knowledge assessment, a particular challenge is to ensure academic integrity for bachelor's and master's theses, henceforth, graduation works (GWs). This article presents the results of an exploratory study on the perceptions of academia in Romanian economic higher education regarding the academic integrity of GWs in the context of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools based on LLMs, such as ChatGPT. The survey-based research provides a detailed snapshot of the target group's attitudes and perceptions; the study also identifies significant relationships between constructs and proposes two latent factors-a structural and a consultative dimension-that reflect two facets of LLM use in authoring GWs.
Economic Computation and Economic Cybernetics Studies and Research, 2024
Technologies based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and large language models (LLM), a... more Technologies based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and large language models (LLM), available on platforms such as ChatGPT, have raised intense concerns about their impact on education. In the context of knowledge assessment, a particular challenge is to ensure academic integrity for bachelor's and master's theses, henceforth, graduation works (GWs). This article presents the results of an exploratory study on the perceptions of academia in Romanian economic higher education regarding the academic integrity of GWs in the context of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools based on LLMs, such as ChatGPT. The survey-based research provides a detailed snapshot of the target group's attitudes and perceptions; the study also identifies significant relationships between constructs and proposes two latent factors-a structural and a consultative dimension-that reflect two facets of LLM use in authoring GWs.
Education 3.0: Blockchain-Backed Moocs
eLearning and Software for Education
MOOCs ability to provide valuable skills and competencies at a fraction of the cost of other educ... more MOOCs ability to provide valuable skills and competencies at a fraction of the cost of other educational offers, in a fraction of the time, and from the comfort of one's own home, has proven to be a promising business reference to digital transformation, as applied in higher education. This paper overviews the impact of blockchain features, such as the trendy self-sovereign identity adding precious disruptive value along MOOCs value chains, especially around content acquisition, digital marketing and monetization, as well as facilitating acquisition and transfer of credentials in a digital trust-focused environment. A sound, trackable and protective digital identity has been long considered a needed asset, whereas the owner of the credentials, either the university, individual or employer has full control over the data that is shared across the educational ecosystem, on a case-by-case basis. The article also aspires at critically observing whether using blockchain tech for cours...
Resilience or Flexibility– A Theoretical Approach on Romanian Development Regions
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2015
The paper describes a theoretical contextualization of flexibility, sustainability, durability an... more The paper describes a theoretical contextualization of flexibility, sustainability, durability and resilience, in the context of the sustainable development goals. The main purpose is to identify the theoretical handles that may be used in the creation of a flexibility indicator. Thus, research questions related to the theoretical differentiation between durable and sustainable, flexible and resilient are answered. Further on, the paper describes the situation of the Romanian regions in terms of development indicators, based on Eurostat data, as a premise for further research on the possibility of their leapfrogging. This work was financially supported through the project "Routes of academic excellence in doctoral and post-doctoral research- REACH" co-financed through the European Social Fund, by Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2007-2013, contract no POSDRU/59/1.5/S/137926.
Entrepreneurship and ecosystems ::global guidelines
In this book, the authors take us on a journey that helps us understand the notion of entrepreneu... more In this book, the authors take us on a journey that helps us understand the notion of entrepreneurship in multiple and interesting ways. Fundamental questions are first answered, such as: Why entrepreneurship is important for our society? Do entrepreneurs add to the wealth of a nation, contribute to the development of a society, create social change and stimulate the business climate? The authors then adopt a ‘toolkit’ pedagogical approach, by guiding new entrepreneurs on how to tackle the key challenges faced when launching a new business: Choosing the right market and understanding the steps in conceiving a relevant and effective Business Plan. The last section of the book explains how entrepreneurial ecosystems develop themselves, by presenting a global entrepreneurial ecosystem snapshot. The authors provide us with some very original examples from various developed and fast-developing countries, such as the USA, Switzerland China, and with some illustrations of the quest for ent...
Development of a Blockchain-Based Survival Game for Blockchain Education
Transformations Through Blockchain Technology, 2022
through strategic alliances: study case of Renault strategic alliances
Blockchain impact on real estate markets
Recent years have seen the emergence of Eco-innovation as the way of the future, in which regards... more Recent years have seen the emergence of Eco-innovation as the way of the future, in which regards the valuation of the growth potential in a volatile environment. First regarded as a response to negative externalities, then as normal elements in the industrial dynamics, eco-innovations are acknowledged as extremely significant in the constantly changing competitive conditions. This paper presents the concept of eco-innovation and its taxonomy, in order to set the bases for further research within a project aimed at providing the Romanian SMEs with the necessary tools for improving their eco-innovative capacity and making use of their natural potential. In the first stages of the project, the research being reflected in this paper, a theoretical overview of the macroeconomic and microeconomic elements of eco-innovation, alongside a series of models (both based on indicators – The Shift Model, as well as mathematical modeling – The Percolation Diffusion Model) are presented. This work...
Entrepreneurship and ecosystems
Meta-Evaluation Strategies for Higher Education: A Review of the Metrics Used to Assess Universities’ Business Transformation and Innovation Readiness
Collaborative Research for Excellence in Economics and Social Sciences, 2019
Substantial volumes of data in both structured and unstructured forms generated by the Internet, ... more Substantial volumes of data in both structured and unstructured forms generated by the Internet, social media, and electronic transactions are straining our technical capacity to manage it. Usually, this is referred to as Big Data. Today's business environment faces a new challenge to develop both the capability and the capacity to understand and interpret the immense volume of data to take advantage of the opportunities it provides in many fields. There is thus a steady pressure on companies to be resilient and competitive, by employing all tools at their disposal in order to be innovative, implement resilient business models and provide value to shareholders and stakeholders. New concepts, such as Business Intelligence and Analytics may prove to be obscure to non-technical entrepreneurs, but they give, nonetheless, a much-needed edge to more and more competitive markets. This paper, which examines the literature on the linkages between risk management and the contextualization of business intelligence and analytics (BI&A), is aimed at providing non-technical specialists a thorough overview of materials written on the topic. BI&A, via its description of information-and knowledge-intensive methods and concepts are crucial for nowadays decision making, suitable for the creation of a risk management plan oriented towards resilience and growth. The focus of the paper is, thus, on the non-technologically skilled entrepreneur, in need of a structure of puzzling paths through a topic that is new, supported by new technologies, with significant potential for growth, but also noticeable impact on the risks a company may face, both business, as well as operational and financial.
Romanian Economic Journal, 2012
This paper is an exploratory research in CNCSIS project TE 328/2010 on the impact of strategic al... more This paper is an exploratory research in CNCSIS project TE 328/2010 on the impact of strategic alliances in the implementation of eco-innovation measures, in the automotive sector. The subject is of high interest because the most innovating industries are those who are more technologically intense and also due to the fact that strategic alliances are proving to be a flexible instrument for these companies to create synergies in their endeavor to enhance operational efficiency.
The paper presents the theories behind the impact of the Internet on financial trading from a the... more The paper presents the theories behind the impact of the Internet on financial trading from a theoretical approach of the attitude of the investor.The paper answersm by refering to international literature on the subject to questions such as: Why are the
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Abstract:-The paper presents the results of a qualitative research on the perception and implemen... more Abstract:-The paper presents the results of a qualitative research on the perception and implementation of ecoinnovation in Romanian SMEs. The focus on the paper is on the isolation hypothesis of SMEs, as compared to multinationals, which have a larger access ...
Coruptiaun risc pentru Romania in Uniunea Europeana
Romanian Economic Journal, 2007
Corruption is a concept often related to Romania in its European perspective. The paper presents ... more Corruption is a concept often related to Romania in its European perspective. The paper presents the situation of the country at the time of integration in the EU, comparatively to the situation of Bulgaria, as the main partner, but also with countries in EU and in Central and South-...
Theoretical and Applied …, 2009
Downloadable! The paper presents the opinions of three banks present on the Romanian market (The ... more Downloadable! The paper presents the opinions of three banks present on the Romanian market (The Romanian Commercial Bank BCR, Bancpost and Raiffeisen Bank) on ethical and social responsibility issues, resulted from a focus group organized by the authors. The issues ...
EU-Russia Relationship: Smooth as Oil? An Analysis of the Linkages Between the European Union and Russia in the Global Oil Market
Romanian Economic Journal, 2007
The paper focuses on the evolution of the European Union relationship with Russia in the context ... more The paper focuses on the evolution of the European Union relationship with Russia in the context of the 2004/2007 enlargements, after which, the former became the largest neighbour of the EU. Considered as strategic partners, the European Union and Russia are currently ...
Romanian Economic …, 2008
The paper presents briefly the situation of the social housing market in general, with accents on... more The paper presents briefly the situation of the social housing market in general, with accents on the Romanian situation, in the contexts of a mortgage crisis in the United States and of a need to adhere to the European level of dwelling supply. The need for financing of a social ...
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