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Influence Factors for the Choice of a Software Development Methodology
The success rate of software development projects can be increased by using a methodology that is adequate for the specific characteristics of those projects. Over time a wide range of software development methodologies has been elaborated, therefore choosing one of them is not an easy task. Our research reviews the main categories of development methodologies and then focuses, for a detailed study, on three of them: Rational Unified Process (RUP), Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Extreme Programming (XP). For each methodology it is presented the structure of software life cycle, there are identified the situations in which the methodology can be used successfully and the situations in which it tends to fail. Based on the literature review of software development methodologies and on a series of surveys, published by different researchers, exploring the state of practices in this field, we have identified a number of factors that influence the decision of choosing the most adequate development methodology for a specific project. The methodologies that are subject of this study are evaluated in relation to these factors to find out which development methodology is the most adequate depending on the level of the factors for a specific project. The results of our research are useful for the developers by helping them to identify what software development methodology can be used with success for a specific project.Software development methodology, Rational Unified Process, Rapid Application Development, Extreme Programming, choosing the adequate methodology
The Common Agricultural Policy and productivity gains in Romanian agriculture: is there any evidence of convergence to the Western European realities?
When Romania joined the European Union (EU) in 2007, it did so with significant structural drawbacks. This paper investigates, in this context, the influence of the considerable levels of financial support given under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on the overall productivity of Romanian agriculture. Using data for a 15-year time horizon (1998-2013), we show that the policy incentives have not yet produced any positive effects on the Total Factor Productivity index. Moreover, the increases in the input index remain higher than the output index, reducing the overall productivity of Romanian agriculture. This is explained by a low share of high value-added products in the total agricultural production and agricultural structures that are not yet compatible with those of Western Europe. The new CAP financial allocation must correct these negative findings by supporting new investments in the food processing industry and the better marketing of agricultural products
Spline linear regression used for evaluating financial assets
One of the most important preoccupations of financial markets participants was and still is the problem of determining more precise the trend of financial assets prices. For solving this problem there were written many scientific papers and were developed many mathematical and statistical models in order to better determine the financial assets price trend. If until recently the simple linear models were largely used due to their facile utilization, the financial crises that affected the world economy starting with 2008 highlight the necessity of adapting the mathematical models to variation of economy. A simple to use model but adapted to economic life realities is the spline linear regression. This type of regression keeps the continuity of regression function, but split the studied data in intervals with homogenous characteristics. The characteristics of each interval are highlighted and also the evolution of market over all the intervals, resulting reduced standard errors. The first objective of the article is the theoretical presentation of the spline linear regression, also referring to scientific national and international papers related to this subject. The second objective is applying the theoretical model to data from the Bucharest Stock Exchange.assets return, spline regression, asset evaluation model, subsets of data, standard deviation of errors
Green entrepreneurship in challenging times: a quantitative approach for European countries
The aim of the study is to deep dive into the potential of green
entrepreneurship and its drivers in a time of multiple challenges
when green growth seeks to reconcile economic and sustainable
development goals. The need for responsible business models has
become evident in recent years, and companies that offer green
products or services are creative, eco-friendly growth incubators
and important economic actors that can change the future of society.
We used a logistic regression model for 7326 companies from
36 European countries to identify what influences the decision to
go green, including supply and demand factors, measures for
resource efficiency and targeted policies. We found that the companyâs
age, its financial performance, the countryâs level of development,
as well as the incentive measures have a significant potential
of stimulating green entrepreneurship. Our results highlight the
overwhelming importance of financing. Firms in less developed
countries face difficulties in developing green products and services,
so support programs are needed to build green entrepreneurship in
some regions. Many entrepreneurs in less developed countries are
highly educated, creative, and innovative, so they can successfully
run sustainable business models if the transfer of good practices is
accompanied by an infusion of capita
Emphasizing the Coercive Side of the Anti-Tax Evasion Rules
Our work highlights those normative and procedural changes aimed at preventing and combating
tax evasion in the Romanian economic landscape. Referring to the most recent ones, we demonstrate
that the legislator has sought (even if not achieved at the desired level) to create a business-friendly
and fair environment, fostering the economic development of companies by protecting them against
unfair competition from those who violate tax laws. This also encompasses the modernization of
fiscal administration activities, primarily targeting increased revenue collection, among other goals.
Our approaches focus on recent findings in combating tax evasion and fraud in Romania, closely
associated with significant references to anti-evasion rules adopted within the context of ensuring
Romania's long-term financial sustainability
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