<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The main aim of this paper is to come up with a 10-element Ultra High Frequency (UHF) aerial with optimal spacing that gives clear TV reception. A Yagi antenna is chosen for this study due to its high directionality, broadband capability, high gain and the availability of materials locally. An attempt is made to simulate the entire antenna and test it on a Samsung TV set.</abstract>

Analysis and Design of 10-Element Yagi-Uda Antenna

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The objective of this paper is to analyze the control system that the media offered to Russian disinformation campaigns in a supposed context of hybrid warfare. The exposure of the news offered by the main media channels allows the analysis of the concept of hybrid warfare to be concentrated and its comparison with the traditional strategic conception, in order to determine if the activities in question can be classified in this type of conflict. Information warfare and related components such as cyber warfare, electronic warfare and more, are becoming increasingly complex and can be used both defensively and offensively in the current security context offered by the national media.</abstract>

Informative Combat of the Russian Hybrid War

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The virtual world became the ubiquitous background for daily interactions between individuals. The egregious interconnection of the last-generations devices is, in these latter days, an uncontestable reality. Despite the benefits provided by the interconnected world, there are unruly individuals, with a random savvy in the cyber domain, that furtively use it as their own asset. These actions are not performed wantonly, but having different substrates, from financial to political ones but, regardless the scope or the motive behind the illintentioned actions, cyber-attacks often lead to cascade effects to individuals, in particular, and organizations or even states, generally. Starting from this idea, in this paper is being assayed the way in which the cyber-attacks can be regarded as a major threat to the Romania’s national security.</abstract>

Study Regarding the Cyber Threats to the National Security

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This paper addresses a very topical issue, given by the world of financial investments and especially by the period of great uncertainty that we are going through. It is rightly said that it is the simplest and most enjoyable thing to be an investor when the market grow/hikes/rises. Differences between investors occur when feelings of fear and panic become widespread and flood the stock markets. Are we now in a period of sharp declines in the world’s financial markets or is it just a correction? Experimenting with new asset classes, identifying the huge opportunities that the market has to offer, the correct management of risks and possible earnings are some of the most important aspects in the context of getting the highest possible earnings. This paper focuses on risk management in order to maximize earnings during a large-scale crisis, such as the current global situation generated by coronavirus or how you can add value to the investor spirit in your portfolio.</abstract>

Considerations Regarding Financial Risk Management in Order to Maximize Earnings During the Coronavirus Pandemic

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The main role for researchers and organizational theorists is to translate their statements and principles into practical tools applicable in the management activity. Sometimes, these tools used in managerial practice are not rigorously developed and applied, some eventually contradicting the initial assumptions. However, most of the times, the concepts go through a natural cycle of developing, harmonizing and refining their own statements and demonstrations, with the support of the authors and / or other researchers. Also, the manifestation in management of any action that claims the increase of the performances in the financial or non-financial fields must be accompanied by a set of measuring and evaluation tools. Robert Kaplan and David Norton are best known as the originators of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) concept which adds to the managerial equation the imperative necessity of aligning the individual and organizational effort with the organizational vision and strategic objectives, in a whole defined by four perspectives: financial, customer and stakeholder, internal processes and organizational capacity of learning and growth. Balanced Scorecard is a concept used in private and public sector organizations, used to point / highlight the vision, missions, strategic goals of an organization, to evaluate the performance of strategic management and to be used as a tool as well effective internal communication. Over the time, like any other concept in the field of social sciences, BSC goes through a continuous process of adaptation and improvement of its own statements, methods and tools.</abstract>

New Perspectives in Developing the Balance Scorecard Concept

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The article presents a few aspects of the knowledge sharing process, both through conventional means and through those provided by information and communication technology. The first part includes a brief outline regarding knowledge sharing through communities of practice, emphasizing only those that conduct their activity in the online environment, followed by a short description of sharing platforms. Another element approached is an IT app of a demonstrative model of a knowledge bank for the domain of Defense, Public Order and National Security, resulting from my doctoral research. This is accompanied by a pilot study proving the manner in which the usefulness of this bank is perceived with the help of an on-line questionnaire. The research presented is destined to raising awareness in the field of knowledge banks and has the role to formulate conclusions which are going to allow increasing the efficiency in the development of similar platforms.</abstract>

Knowledge Sharing Through Platform Sharing

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In the context of conflicts and threats specific to the security environment generated by the political, military, economic, social, technological and cultural challenges, as well as the obvious threat of the new COVID-19 virus to public health presented in the previous subchapter, we consider it imperative that we understand both the role of the military organization and the process by which the list of essential requirements for fulfilling the mission of the military organization is identified and established (Mission Essential Task List-METL). The identification of the relevant tactical scenarios, built on real facts extracted from the current world context, the analysis of the combat capacity of the subunits contributes to the realistic and adequate elaboration of a framework for the missions of the subunits.</abstract>

Tactical Scenarios and Essential Requirements for the Missions of Subunits in the Context of the Current Security Environment

<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The physiognomy of the combined operations recorded essential changes at the beginning of the 21st century, due to the impact of the scientific and technical revolution in the military field, materialized in the production of new generation’s weapons with particularly destructive characteristics (Vladu &amp; Popa, 2016). The emergence of new advanced capabilities for conducting air operations, as well as the use of military robots and intelligent ammunitions in joint operations led to the implementation of the “lightning success” concept by the forces of modern armies. In this respect, we consider that a particularly important role in achieving “lightning success”, by the forces of the modern armies, is played by the main characteristics of adversary general protection system, particularly by the weaknesses of the fortification system which have not been able to provide optimal conditions for protection for the command and control systems, fighting and supporting forces, as well as for public administration authorities and the civilian population.</abstract>

Considerations Regarding the Role of Fortification Infrastructure Used for General Protection of the Romanian Armed Forces, Public Administration Authorities and Civil Population During Crisis Situations

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