“This work has been thoroughly prepared and is based on remarkable scientific work. It demonstrates the author’s knowledge and is evidence for scrutiny in research. Research ethics are respected. A publication of this work will contribute to existing knowledge and allow contrast and further critical discussions in the discipline addressed. For these reasons, the publication is recommended and supported.”

Klaus Oestreicher

Full Professor Habil. of Management

E.H.E. Europa Hochschule EurAKA, Switzerland

DESPRE AUTOR

Carmen Valeria Baias, PhD, is associate lecturer and researcher at the Department of Philosophy and Communication Sciences, West University of Timisoara. Her research focuses on studying human activity in complex socioenvironmental systems, investigating how individual and social factors contribute to environmental issues and how social circumstances affect the individuals’ behaviour. She has participated in human wellbeing and sustainable development research, conducting pivotal social research, and generating scientific and policy-making outputs. Dr. Baias has extensive experience in methodological consulting and data analysis with several governmental agencies, NGOs, High Schools, and Universities, investigating the impact of gender, race, health, political, and economic factors on environmental action or inaction. She has participated in several projects in the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Georgia and Romania involving interdisciplinary, multicultural teams. Her research experience in British, Swiss and Romanian universities enabled her to conduct research, manage datasets, and organize learning and academic development.

“Dr. Carmen Valeria Baias demonstrates that she knows and can properly use a wide variety of statistical methods (both univariate and multivariate), discussing both advantages and limitations. A section on power calculation is also included … Results are reported and discussed in a clear manner.”