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The aim of this article is to present dark tourism as an important, though often controversial, element of contemporary tourism, with particular emphasis on its educational and cultural potential in the context of niche forms of tourism. A methodology drawing on the methodological canon of…

This paper presents an analysis of primary energy production from renewable and non-renewable sources. It determines which energy from non-renewable sources is replaced by energy from renewable sources for each EU member country considered. Additionally, the present paper also shows us a cluster analysis of…

As part of larger research that deals with modeling different aspects concerning oil and gas industry, this paper explores the possibilities of building up operational models for optimal decisions in the oil industry through linear programming aiming at the analysis of investment efficiency in oil…

This article deals with a very controversial topic of recent times, namely the need to urgently start the exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves in the Black Sea continental shelf, and the benefits that the Romanian state can obtain from these operations. As a result of the…

The article addresses the European Union’s climate and energy policy in the area of renewable energy development. One of the legal instruments supporting the development of these sources is an exemption from a property tax, the structure and characteristics of which are analyzed in the…

This article examines the role of energy resources as a strategic instrument in economic warfare. The analysis focuses on how states and other actors employ oil, gas, and other energy commodities to exert political and economic pressure, shape international relations, and achieve geopolitical objectives. Particular…

In today's world, customers have increasing expectations of businesses and organizations in terms of the quality of their service. It seems that the use of artificial intelligence can improve communication with the customer.  Although there are many publications on artificial intelligence, there is a lack…

In a broad view, this paper examines how entrepreneurs perceive different supports offered by startup accelerators (mentoring, education, and social networks) and which ones actually contribute to their venture’s growth. Focusing on the data-driven findings, it highlights networking with peer entrepreneurs as the most salient…

Social media has become an important marketing tool for businesses. With the increase in social media users, this further accelerated the power of social media. Businesses used social media platforms to market their products or services. Studies in this area, however, is limited specifically from…

Businesses play a central role in addressing environmental sustainability, and one of their most difficult internal decisions is whether to commit to environmentally responsible purchasing. This study develops a theoretical framework to explain what drives purchasing professionals in Sweden’s food retail industry to engage in…