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Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Empirical Evidence from Central and Eastern European Countries

By: Stefania Amalia Jimon,Florin Cornel Dumiter,Nicolae Baltes

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Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Empirical Evidence from Central and Eastern European Countries

By: Stefania Amalia Jimon,Florin Cornel Dumiter,Nicolae Baltes

The sustainability of public pension systems has become an important aspect for governments and institutions worldwide. This book addresses the multiple elements that influence the sustainability of pension systems with a special focus on central and eastern European countries. Supported by the results of econometric empirical studies, the authors discuss and analyse areas like social economy versus capitalist economy, globalization versus glocalization, population aging versus birth and fertility, emigration versus immigration, early retirement versus prolongation versus professional activity, the sustainability of public pension systems versus the adequacy of benefits provided, public pension systems compared to private pension funds and taxation of salary incomes versus subsidization of state social insurance.

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303074454X

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9783030744540

Epistemology of Intelligence Agencies

By: Nicolae Sfetcu

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Epistemology of Intelligence Agencies

By: Nicolae Sfetcu

About the analogy between the epistemological and methodological aspects of the activity of intelligence agencies and some scientific disciplines, advocating for a more scientific approach to the process of collecting and analyzing information within the intelligence cycle. I assert that the theoretical, ontological and epistemological aspects of the activity of many intelligence agencies are underestimated, leading to incomplete understanding of current phenomena and confusion in inter-institutional collaboration. After a brief Introduction, which includes a history of the evolution of the intelligence concept after World War II, Intelligence Activity defines the objectives and organization of intelligence agencies, the core model of these organizations (the intelligence cycle), and the relevant aspects of the intelligence gathering and intelligence analysis. In the Ontology section, I highlight the ontological aspects and the entities that threaten and are threatened. The Epistemology section includes aspects specific to intelligence activity, with the analysis of the traditional (Singer) model, and a possible epistemological approach through the concept of tacit knowledge developed by scientist Michael Polanyi. In the Methodology section there are various methodological theories with an emphasis on structural analytical techniques, and some analogies with science, archeology, business and medicine. In Conclusions I argue on the possibility of a more scientific approach to methods of intelligence gathering and analysis of intelligence agencies. CONTENTS: Abstract 1 Introduction 1.1. History 2. Intelligence activity 2.1. Organizations 2.2. Intelligence cycle 2.3 Intelligence gathering 2.4. Intelligence analysis 2.5. Counterintelligence 2.6. Epistemic communities 3. Ontology 4. Epistemology 4.1. The tacit knowledge (Polanyi) 5. Methodologies 6. Analogies with other disciplines 6.1. Science 6.2. Archeology 6.3. Business 6.4. Medicine 7. Conclusions Bibliography DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12971.49445

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MultiMedia Publishing

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6060332188

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Mechanics of Microelectromechanical Systems

By: Nicolae Lobontiu,Ephrahim Garcia

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Mechanics of Microelectromechanical Systems

By: Nicolae Lobontiu,Ephrahim Garcia

This book offers a comprehensive coverage to the mechanics of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which are analyzed from a mechanical engineer’s viewpoint as devices that transform an input form of energy, such as thermal, electrostatic, electromagnetic or optical, into output mechanical motion (in the case of actuation) or that can operate with the reversed functionality (as in sensors) and convert an external stimulus, such as mechanical motion, into (generally) electric energy. The impetus of this proposal stems from the perception that such an approach might contribute to a more solid understanding of the principles governing the mechanics of MEMS, and would hopefully enhance the efficiency of modeling and designing reliable and desirably-optimized microsystems. The work represents an attempt at both extending and deepening the mechanical-based approach to MEMS in the static domain by providing simple, yet reliable tools that are applicable to micromechanism design through current fabrication technologies. Lumped-parameter stiffness and compliance properties of flexible components are derived both analytically (as closed-form solutions) and as simplified (engineering) formulas. Also studied are the principal means of actuation/sensing and their integration into the overall microsystem. Various examples of MEMS are studied in order to better illustrate the presentation of the different modeling principles and algorithms. Through its objective, approach and scope, this book offers a novel and systematic insight into the MEMS domain and complements existing work in the literature addressing part of the material developed herein.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387230378

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9780387230375

The Great War and the Romanians

Notes and Documents on World War I

By: Nicolae ne,Nicolae Petrescu-Comnène

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The Great War and the Romanians

Notes and Documents on World War I

By: Nicolae ne,Nicolae Petrescu-Comnène

Written during the First World War, this book describes Romania’s role in World War I during the critical years of 1916 and 1917. The book analyzes the situation of the Romanians living within the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time and the causes for Romania’s entry into the war. The author then discusses Romania’s contribution to the war effort during 1916 and the first half of 1917. An important record of events for historians interested in the First World War on the Eastern Front, it includes several essential historical documents that illustrate the author’s account of the events of the time. The book also has a preface by Albert Thomas, French minister of Armaments and War Production at that time, and Maurice Muret. It is a valuable first-hand account of Romania’s involvement in World War I. The author, Nicolae Petrescu-Comnène was an important Romanian diplomat of the interwar period. He served as ambassador to Switzerland, Germany, and the Vatican, as well as a delegate at the League of Nations, before becoming foreign minister from 1938 to 1939. He authored numerous studies on history, law, and politics.

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Histria Books

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1592111939

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Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Empirical Evidence from Central and Eastern European Countries

By: Stefania Amalia Jimon,Florin Cornel Dumiter,Nicolae Baltes

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Empirical Evidence from Central and Eastern European Countries

By: Stefania Amalia Jimon,Florin Cornel Dumiter,Nicolae Baltes

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Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Epistemology of Intelligence Agencies

Epistemology of Intelligence Agencies

Mechanics of Microelectromechanical Systems

Mechanics of Microelectromechanical Systems

The Great War and the Romanians

The Great War and the Romanians

Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

Financial Sustainability of Pension Systems

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