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    Application of the econometric apparatus for estimating some parameters in the field of gender equality on the Moldovan labour market
    (Performantica, 2019) Naval, Elvira; Colesnicova, Tatiana
    The main goal of thisarticle is to evaluatethe perception ofgender inequality based on the selected data from the questionnaireon gender problems (latest results), elaborated by the team of the STCU project. From the twentyeight indicators of this questionnaire there were selected five, namely: the perception of existence of inequality in the workplace, gender, age, the level of educationand the sector of economic activity. Using the obtained data, gender inequality in the workplace has been estimated in the paperwith the fourremaining indicators. As a result, a regression function was defined. The determined regression function was estimated and analyzed.
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    Key dimensions of human capital as an important factor in enhancing economic development: case of the Republic of Moldova
    (Prague University of Economics and Business, 2025) Popa, Marina; Gribincea, Corina
    Over time, human capital has always been a topic of strategic importance for the development of countries around the world. People are the basic resources for economic growth. Various authors have attempted to identify the key factors that determine the formation of effective human capital. The human capital ecosystem can be formed by knowledge, skills, health, but also by attitude, involvement, and creativity. The level of development of countries depends on the capacity and training of human capital. The authors aim to identify the elements that contribute to the formation of efficient human capital, how it has evolved over time, and what are currently the key factors in a world increasingly dictated by artificial intelligence, to the disadvantage of human intelligence. In present research we applied primarily logical and historical methods, as well as dialectical ascents from the abstract to the concrete, including general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis. Based on main results, can be concluded that Republic of Moldova, being a developing country with a fragile economy, needs a human factor prepared for all the challenges it faces in the context of EU integration, but also a war at the border. The demographic crisis, the migration process, studies that do not correspond to the labor market, and the lack of talent represent the shortcomings of human capital in the Republic of Moldova, and this creates a series of problems for the national economy. It is imperative to identify the main determining factors in the growth of human capital potential, both using the example of other countries and the situation in the Republic of Moldova.
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    The standard of living through the index of authentic progress and unprofitable growth
    (Performantica, 2019) Gutium, Mircea
    Social well-being being is an essential variable for the vitality of a rule of law state oriented towards the decent standard of living of its citizens; this phenomenon had a lot of indicators that would truly and qualitatively reflect the value for the economic well-being of the population. In the official reports of the CIS countries, GDP is often used as the main indicator for the level of poverty and national welfare, but due to the macroeconomic vision of it, there is eliminated from the calculation such things like average profit of citizens and ecology of environment. In this article author will propose a variation of the Genuine Progress Indicator, for the research of the standard of livingof population in the Republic of Moldova.
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    Social representations of assisted reproductive medicine among the population of the Republic of Moldova
    (Prague University of Economics and Business, 2025) Chistruga-Sînchevici, Inga; Crismaru, Mariana
    The article examines the complexity of public perceptions and attitudes toward assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in contemporary society, based on a quantitative sociological study conducted in September 2025 on a sample of 375 respondents. The study provides an empirically grounded perspective on how social representations and levels of knowledge shape the acceptance or rejection of these technologies. The calculation of the Index of Dominant Opinion (IDO) for different categories of respondents represents a valuable sociological tool for quantifying the degree of acceptance or resistance toward ART. This index provides a precise measure of the dominance of positive opinions over negative and neutral ones, thereby reflecting the extent of social consensus regarding the topic. Overall, the study reveals a relatively high level of acceptance of assisted reproductive technologies, though perceptions and levels of knowledge vary across sociodemographic, cultural, and experiential factors. These findings underscore the need for well-designed policies and educational campaigns aimed at informing the public and addressing ethical and social concerns, with the ultimate goal of facilitating equitable and responsible access to assisted reproductive technologies.
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    Comparative insights of fertility transition in Romania and Moldova
    (Prague University of Economics and Business, 2025) Grigoras, Ecaterina; Gagauz, Olga; Popescu, Raluca
    This study examines the fertility transition in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, two Eastern European countries with shared cultural roots but divergent post-1990 trajectories. Using the postponement–recuperation framework (Frejka et al.), it examines the timing and intensity of childbearing, assessing the extent of fertility postponement and recuperation across completed cohorts using vital statistics (1971–2023). Both countries experienced a sharp fertility decline in the late 1980s-1990s, marking the onset of the transition. Romania reached a TFR of 1.22 (2001), and Moldova reached 1.44 (2002). Romania progressed more rapidly, showing a stronger recovery in births at older ages, while Moldova remains at an intermediate stage. Despite persistent adherence to the two-child norm, childbearing has shifted to later ages, first births around 30, second by 35. Cohort fertility stabilized at 1.8-1.9 children per woman, indicating partial recuperation. In Moldova, the 1985 cohort recovered 59% of postponed first births and 71% of second births by age 44, whereas Romania showed higher recuperation, particularly for higher-order births. Overall, both countries exemplify distinct variants of the post-socialist fertility transition, converging toward delayed parenthood but differing in pace and outcomes, underscoring the need for policies supporting the realization of fertility intentions.