Globalization and Its Socio-Economic Consequences, Volume I

This book compiles insightful papers from the 2023 International Scientific Conference "Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences." It explores Industry 4.0, economic sustainability, digital transformation, and behavioral economics, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on the global impacts of these trends.

Globalization continues to reshape the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our world, creating both opportunities and challenges. This book presents a collection of papers from the 2023 International Scientific Conference "Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences," held in Rajecké Teplice, Slovakia. The book examines the transformative effects of Industry 4.0, digital economies, and innovative technologies on global economic and social structures. It addresses critical topics such as economic sustainability, resilience, and behavioral economics, offering insights into how these forces influence policy-making, business strategies, and financial systems. Designed to spark interdisciplinary dialogue, these proceedings bring together contributions from scholars, researchers, and business professionals, fostering a deeper understanding of globalization's dynamics. By highlighting research and practical perspectives, this book aims to inform and inspire those engaged in navigating the globalized landscape.

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Prof. Ing. Tomas Kliestik, Ph.D. heads the Department of Economics at the University of Zilina. He focuses cross-sectionally on financial health prediction, earnings management, cost of capital, risk quantification and diversification, and tax shield-based corporate output optimization. He now emphasizes AI, the IoT in the digital and smart economies. Elvira Nica is a full professor at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, the dean of the Faculty of Administration and Public Management, and also Doctor Honoris Causa at the University of Zilina, Slovakia. She is a scientist in management and economics, focusing on HR management and its strategic aspects, as well as modern aspects of smart economies.

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1. Cristina Alpopi, Armenia Androniceanu, Elvira Nica, and Mihaela Melenciuc: Digital Services in Central and Eastern European Capitals: A Citizen's Perspective Analysis - 2. Cristina Alpopi, Elvira Nica, Cristina Manole, and Anamaria Mi a: Digital Maturity of Cities. A Comparative Study - 3. Tomas Barcak, and Zdenek Franek: Use of Unified Modelling Language and Enterprise Resource Planning System to Improve the Quality of Management and Production in a Manufacturing Company - 4. Radka Bauerova, and Lucie Vavruskova: Exploring the Metaverse Gold Rush: Understanding Consumer Behaviour and Usage Implications within a Globalized Virtual Realm - 5. Nikola Biskupi, Kresimir Buntak, Ivan Cvitkovic, and Matija Kovacic: Digital Twin Technology in the Function of Risk Management of Logistics Processes - 6. Dumitru Alexandru Bodislav, Florina Bran, Ioan I. Gâf-Deac, Otilia Ganea, and Maria Loredana Popescu: Globalization Based on Transformation and Digitalisation - 7. Josef Botlik, Milena Botlikova, Zaneta Rylkova, Lucie Waleczek Zotykova, and Tereza Ikasova: Mapping the Potential of 3D Printing in the Corporate Environment - 8. Florina Bran, Dumitru Alexandru Bodislav, Raluca Florentina Cre u, Victor Adrian Troac , and Carol Cristina Gombos: Globalization as a Tool for Sustainable Development - 9. Veronika Bumberová, and Lucie Käovská: Product-related Services Provided by Electrical Engineering Manufacturers in the Visegrad 4 Countries - 10. Sorin Burlacu, Carmen-Valentina R dulescu, Cristina Dima, and C t lin R zvan Dobrea: The Digital Transformation of Public Administration: An Analysis of the Impact of Globalization on Sustainable Development Strategy - 11. Marie Cerna, Jana Sturcova, and Adela Berankova: Digitalization in the Area of Taxes and Accounting - 12. Radim Dolak, and Michal Halaska: Process Mining and Global Business Services - 13. Katarína Frajtová Michalíková: Crypto Bridges: Enabling Seamless Token Exchange Across Blockchain Networks - 14. Lubica Gajanova, Jakub Michulek, and David Vrtana: Internet of Things Based Hyperlocal Marketing as a Global Trend - 15. Martina Hedvi áková: Globalization's Impact on Capital-Labor Substitution: Dynamic Model - 16. Zaneta Karazijiene, and Migle Eleonora Cernikovaite: Assessment of Innovation Factors in Lithuanian Small and Medium-sized Agricultural Enterprises - 17. Peter Krajcovic: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Marketing Communications of Micro-enterprises - 18. Pavol Kral, and Katarina Janoskova: An Overview of the Key Benefits and Threats of Digital Marketing - 19. Michal Kubovics, and Anna Zauskova: Global Use of Artificial Intelligence for Predicting and Working with - 20. Matus Madlenak, and Katarina Kampova: Global Indicators Affecting Cyber Security in Slovak Republic - 21. Adam Madlenak, and Marek Svec: Expression Restrictions on the Global Social Networks as a Barrier to the Implementation of the Concept of Groundswell in Promotion of Eco-products - 22. Branislav Micieta, Vladimira Binasova, Martin Krajcovic, Beata Furmannova, Gabriela Gabajova, and Marta Kasajova: The Model of an Automated Warehouse - 23. Renata Miklencicova: How Global Aspects Affect the Groundswell in the Context of Online Communication and Shopping Environment - 24. Marek Nagy: The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Employment in Slovakia - 25. Eva Nahalkova Tesarova, and Anna Krizanova: Globalization of Trade in the Context of the Retail Sector: A Bibliometric Analysis - 26. Elvira Nica, Gheorghe H. Popescu, and George L z roiu: Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Job Automation and Augmentation, Labor Devaluation and Replacement, and Increased Productivity and Profitability - 27. Jan Panus, and Petr Dolejs: Augmented Reality Application for Mobile Devices - 28. Lucia Sujanska, and Pavol Kral: Online Marketing's Impact on Customers in the Globalization Era - 29. Simona Scepkova: Narcissistic Ghosting and Its Global Significance in the Context of the Emergence of Groundswell Communication on Social Media - 30. Janka Taborecka, Lubos Elexa, Michal Budinsky, and Miroslava Moncolova: The Impact of Business Size on Adoption of Facial Biometric Technologies - 31. Irina Tulyakova, Victor Dengov, and Anton Aksenov: Peculiarities of State Regulation of Food Retail in St. Petersburg and Medium-term Prospects for Its Development - 32. Anna Zausková, and Michal Kubovics: Bibliographic Mapping of the Global Groundswell in the Context of Social Media - 33. Armen Altunyan, and Tatiana Kotcofana: Financial Security of the National Economy in the New Reality - 34. Asadula Asadulaev, Vladimir Urazgaliev, Andrey Agashin, and Galina Menshikova: Global Trends in the World Gas Market in Conditions of Turbulence and High Uncertainty: Price Convergence and Changes in the Structure of Demand - 35. Ovidiu Andrei Cristian Buzoianu, Oana Camelia Iacob (Pargaru), Ion Pargaru, Radu Alexandru Chiotan, and Irina Elena Petrescu: The Electricity Crisis in the Context of Globalization - 36. Raluca Florentina Cretu, Florin Dobre, Catalin Octavian M nescu, Carol Cristina Gombos, and Radu Florin Chiotan: Population Dynamics and Food Security in Europe in the Context of Globalization - 37. Raluca Florentina Cretu, Florin Dobre, M d lina Moncea, Ana M d lina Bigu (Potcovaru), and Radu Florin Chiotan: Globalization and the Impact of the Proximity of Waste Landfills on Real Estate Value - 38. Peter Csiba, Cecilia Szigeti, and Judit Vagany: Business Model and Regulatory Environment for Biogas Utilization - 39. Victor Dengov, Irina Tulyakova, and Anton Aksenov: Changes in the Structure of the Food Market in Russia and St. Petersburg During the World Pandemic of Covid-19 - 40. Mihai Dinu, Ioan I. Gâf-Deac, C t lin Octavian M nescu, Romeo C t lin Cre u, and Carina Ilinca Gombos: Economic Globalization and the Environment: Strategies for Sustainable Development …