Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law

Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII <h2>Aim</h2> Promotion, enhancement, and stimulation as regards the dissemination of the original, theoretical, and applied creation and research, in the fields of social sciences and law. The Journal is indexed in EBSCO Publishing DataBase (<a href="http://webbut.unitbv.ro/public/site/documents/admin/a9h-subject.xls">http://www.ebscohost.com/titleLists/a9h-subject.xls</a>), from 2009, DOAJ (<a href="http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=openurl&issn=20667701&genre=journal">http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=openurl&issn=20667701&genre=journal</a>), from 2010, CEEOL (<a href="http://www.ceeol.com/search/journal-detail?id=1154">http://www.ceeol.com/search/journal-detail?id=1154</a>), from 2011, ProQuest Central (<a href="https://search.proquest.com/central/publication/2045981/citation/5EF6952D00EB4790PQ/4?accountid=7257">https://search.proquest.com/central</a>), from May 2017, ERIH Plus (<a href="https://erihplus.hkdir.no/journal?id=497080">https://erihplus.hkdir.no/journal?id=497080</a>), from July 2019, Crossref (<a href="https://search.crossref.org/">https://search.crossref.org</a>), from January 2019 and is accredited by the Romanian National Council of Scientific Research (CNCS) in the <a href="https://uefiscdi.gov.ro/userfiles/file/IC6%202011/Reviste%20romanesti%20recunoscute%20de%20CNCSIS-%20categoria%20B_plus.pdf">category B+</a> of the scientific magazine. All content is freely available to the user in the full text since 2009. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access. Senior-editor, Gabriela RATULEA <a href="http://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more</a> en-US editor.but@unitbv.ro (Gabriela Ratulea, PhD, Prof.) biblioteca@unitbv.ro (Corina Monica Pop) Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:19:06 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.3 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 The Formative Effects of Reading on the Socio-Emotional Development of Primary School Children https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11766 This article investigates the formative effects of active and conscious reading on the socio-emotional development of young students. Building on a theoretical framework that articulates the links between literature, developmental neurobiology, and emotional intelligence, the study analyzes how structured reading activities influence the socio-emotional competencies of 10- to 11-year-old students. An experimental research design was implemented over approximately three months with seven fourth-grade students. Data collection included a pre-test, reading sessions based on therapeutic stories, a reading journal, a behavioral observation grid, and a post-test. The study concludes that sustained and reflective reading constitutes an effective pedagogical tool for the development of emotional literacy in early childhood education. N.E. Avram, O. Bota Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11766 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Fatherlessness and Psychodrama for Children https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11767 The absence of a father figure in a child's life can generate emotional difficulties, attachment problems, and a fragile self-image, influencing long-term psychosocial development. The absence of a father is often associated with feelings of abandonment, insecurity, and difficulties in regulating emotions. In this context, psychodrama stands out as an effective therapeutic method, offering children a safe space to express their feelings and reinterpret difficult experiences. Through role-playing and dramatization, children can explore meaningful relationships, including the absent father figure, facilitating the process of understanding and emotional integration. Psychodrama also contributes to the development of empathy, increases self-esteem, and improves social skills. Beatrix Andreea Kristina Friedl Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11767 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Role of Interactive Digital Storytelling in Promoting Diversity, Student-Centered Learning, and a Sense of Belonging: An Analysis of Recent Literature https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11768 Digital Storytelling (DST) is an innovative educational method, increasingly used in formal and non-formal contexts. The purpose of this article is to review the literature from 2021 to 2026 to assess the role of DST in (1) promoting diversity acceptance, (2) supporting student-centered learning, and (3) developing a sense of belonging. The methodology consisted of a systematic analysis of the studies indexed in international databases. The results highlight the positive impact of DTS on the socio-emotional and cognitive dimensions of students. The conclusions support the integration of this method into educational practice and school counseling. Nicoleta Lupu Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11768 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Right to a Fiar Trial and Issues of Judiciar Incompatibility https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11773 The study reviews several theoretical and jurisprudential aspects relating to the case law of the European Court of Human Rights, the Constitutional Court of Romania, and the High Court of Cassation and Justice, concerning the right to a fair trial, examined from the perspective of judicial incompatibilities. The right to a fair trial is also analysed via the ECHR and Romanian Constitutional Court jurisprudence, focusing on its general aspects within the framework of constitutional law and the European Convention. The analysis also explores the implications of these regulations for individual rights within the broader European context. S.G. Barbu, A.O. Argintaru Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11773 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Human Dignity, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination in the Digital Age in Relation to the Real Estate Advertising System of the Land Registry https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11774 The human dignity of Roma/Travellers is closely linked to other fundamental human rights, such as the right to adequate housing and the recognition of property rights in informal settlements, through the legalisation of tenure and the registration of ownership in the land register. In order to prevent ethnic discrimination and the legalisation of beneficial tenure, states have a duty to adopt legislative and administrative measures to support the integration of these social categories, in support of the registration of ownership rights in the land register. Elena Claudia Dumitrache Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11774 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Resolution of the Cadastre and Land Registration Office and the Legal Remedies that May Be Exercised against it https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11775 The publicity of real estate rights, as a component of the legal security of their circulation, is carried out through the land register. Entries in the land register are ordered by the land registry registrar by way of a resolution. The land registry resolution is an administrative act, adopted through a non-contentious procedure, which may be challenged under the special conditions provided by law. The law regulates the possibility of a staged and hierarchical legality review of the land registry resolution. Diana-Geanina Ionas Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11775 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Intermediation Agreement https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11776 The intermediation agreement is a distinct nominate contract under Romanian law, whereby the intermediary undertakes to connect a client with a third party for the purpose of concluding a contract. Unlike a mandate, the intermediary does not act as a representative and does not participate in the formation of the contract, except where expressly authorized. It also differs from agency, which involves a continuous relationship and the agent’s active role in negotiating or concluding contracts on behalf of the principal. The intermediary’s right to remuneration arises only if the mediated contract is concluded as a result of its activity, being subject to a complex suspensive condition. Codrut Nicolae Savu Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11776 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Right to Education – Between a Fundamental Right in a Sustainable Society and the Discretionary Power of the Governments https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11777 In a world that continues to evolve and transform, where fundamental legal documents—true cornerstones that have guided and shaped fundamental rights—are viewed with suspicion, with some even seeking to have them repealed or denounced, preferring an international society without clear, precise rules accepted by the majority of states and international and regional organizations, the right to learning or the right to education struggles to maintain its place among these rights. In the society based on sustainable development that democratic states—and not only them, but also international and regional organizations, and all of human society—seek to shape, the right to education has its place among the goals of such development. However, an educated individual, an educated nation, or an educated society may not be what rulers desire—rulers who often and very quickly forget the very moment they took office, even those who, through their votes, brought them to power. Imposing their political vision—translated into a governing agenda—through the adoption of relevant legislation becomes such a paramount goal for those in power that the manner in which legislation is adopted and its content are often influenced by genuine discretionary power. This attitude is also reflected in the legislation adopted in the field of education; the discretionary power exercised by government officials in enacting such legislation affects the exercise of the right to education—and perhaps even the very substance of that right—as we will demonstrate in this article. Oana Saramet Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11777 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Flexible Work Arrangements as a Mechanism for Promoting Work–life Balance. A Review of Best Practice Models under Romanian Law https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11778 Work–life balance represents a fundamental determinant of employees’ optimal functioning, and its effective operationalisation requires the integration of appropriate mechanisms throughout the working day. The study advances an applied conceptual framework regarding work flexibilization in Romania, corresponding to the three principal dimensions of work flexibility, namely: time flexibility, timing flexibility and place flexibility, grounded in an integrative analysis based on legal and doctrinal premises and further enriched by insights derived from relevant studies. Adina Daniela Todoran Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11778 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Rethinking The Documentary Pact in the Age of Generative AI: Transparency and the Ethics of AI in Documentary Production https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11771 The present article examines how generative artificial intelligence reshapes the epistemological and ethical foundations of documentary filmmaking. Building on the concept of the documentary “pact” between filmmaker and audience, it argues that AI introduces a qualitative rupture by enabling the production of audiovisual material without an indexical link to reality. To address this shift, the paper proposes a five-level taxonomy of AI interventions, ranging from technical-assistive tools to fully generative, authorial systems. Through comparative case studies, it demonstrates that ethical evaluation cannot rely on binary distinctions between authentic and fabricated content, but must consider degrees of ontological transformation. The article advances the principle of calibrated disclosure, arguing that transparency should scale with the extent of AI intervention, and concludes that maintaining trust in documentary depends on aligning technological practices with clear and context-sensitive ethical communication. E.C. Gross, A.-A. Duhomnicu Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11771 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Reshaping Production Practices in the Age of Global Streaming https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11772 In the last decade, television and cinema markets have undergone significant production transformations driven by the rise of global streaming platforms. The rapid expansion of Video-on-Demand (VOD) and Over-the-Top (OTT) services has introduced new challenges as media industries seek strategies to secure content and reach increasingly fragmented audiences. This article offers a radiograph of emerging production practices shaped by the evolution of television and the mass adoption of streaming. Within this digital framework, traditional broadcasting patterns are reexamined and reconfigured, revealing new trends that define the contemporary global media landscape. Mara Mihaela Panaite Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11772 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Measuring Work-Life Interference among Generation “Z” Students and the Impact on them https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11769 The article presents the results of research that aimed to measure the balance between the personal and professional life of students from the “Z” generation in order to understand the challenges they face during their educational journey. Currently, a significant number of students divide their time resources between academic requirements, personal life, and in some cases, professional activities carried out part-time or full-time. The choice is influenced by the need to ensure the financial resources necessary for maintenance, the desire to gain experience, or in some cases, for both reasons. The results of the research indicate the influence of the faculty profile on the balance between work and the personal life of students. Ioana Anisa Atudorei Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11769 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Consequences of Domestic Violence and Digital Violence Perceived by Women in Contemporary Society https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11770 The research highlights the perceived consequences of female students in the Department of Social Work on the manifestation of domestic violence and digital violence against women. The research is based on a qualitative method, the structured interview guide being used. Fifteen individual interviews were collected to better understand whether women integrated into university education are aware of the consequences of violence of any form, but also to identify measures that prevent and combat violence in general. The findings of the research show that respondents delimit the consequences of domestic violence in two areas: the medical part, often encountered in domestic violence, through physical and sexual abuse, and the emotional and emotional part, encountered in the context of digital violence on the area of verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse. Respondents specify that regardless of form, violence is equally serious, with long-term consequences for the victim. Motateanu G.-S, H.-A. Maris Copyright (c) 2026 Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. Series VII: Social Sciences • Law https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://webbut.unitbv.ro/index.php/Series_VII/article/view/11770 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000