Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) offer an important medical intervention for couples experiencing difficulties conceiving. This study examines the level of social acceptance of ART in Moldova and identifies key socio-demographic, economic, and cultural factors shaping public attitudes toward its use. The analysis is based on data from a quantitative exploratory study conducted between August and September 2025, using a self-administered online questionnaire completed by 375 respondents aged 20 to 50. Acceptance of ART is analysed across three contexts: personal use, use in cases of partner infertility, and willingness to encourage others to access such technologies. The findings indicate that acceptance is generally high but socially differentiated. Education, income, and place of residence are the strongest correlates of acceptance, whereas age, religiosity, and parental status exert more moderate effects. These disparities point to persistent social inequalities in attitudes toward ART and underscore the need for public policies to reduce barriers to access. At the same time, the results suggest that ART are perceived not only as medical interventions but also as instruments of broader reproductive modernisation.
The national technical and scientific information infrastructure is a strategic component of the research ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova, facilitating open access to knowledge and enhancing the visibility of scientific results. Platforms such as the National Bibliometric Instrument (IBN), the AGEPI databases, and institutional repositories contribute to the archiving, indexing, and sustainable dissemination of scientific output. These digital structures ensure interoperability with international open data networks, in line with the principles promoted by UNESCO. Strengthening the national information infrastructure is an essential prerequisite for increasing the competitiveness of science, fostering international cooperation, and maximizing the societal impact of research results.
Women's entrepreneurship has gained increased recognition and support, thanks to advances in education, cultural shifts, and greater access to technology. Businesses led by women are often characterized by innovation, social responsibility, and adaptability, contributing to market diversification and promoting economic development. Support opportunities, such as mentorship programs and dedicated funding initiatives, are essential for overcoming various obstacles. Extended recognition and support for women's entrepreneurship not only promote gender equality but also contribute to sustainable economic growth and equitable social development.
Moldova is a small landlocked country with the lowest GDP per capita among European economies, specialising in the export of agricultural products, particularly cereals and fruits. Recent economic crises and the war in Ukraine have amplified existing socio-economic constraints and raised concerns about national food security. This paper investigates the export potential of Moldova’s main agricultural products and their implications for food security. The study integrates national data on agricultural production, food balances, international trade, and prices with global datasets and develops a comprehensive system of indicators reflecting agricultural production capacities, trade performance, and export competitiveness, with a focus on key agricultural commodities. An econometric ARDL model is employed to assess the impact of external price dynamics and climatic variability on the growth of cereal exports, which represent a significant share of Moldova’s agri-food exports. The results indicate that Moldova has strengthened its export position in staple crops. However, the predominance of low-value-added raw commodities in agri-food exports and the country’s exposure to international price volatility heighten pressures on food access and affordability in the domestic market. The findings underline the importance of diversifying agri-food exports and promoting higher value-added production as key strategies for enhancing resilience and strengthening food security policy.
In this paper, we consider the problem of pollution control in a system that undergoes regular regime shifts. We first show that the optimal policy of pollution abatement is periodic and is described by the unique hybrid limit cycle. We next introduce the notion of an environmentally-sustainable solution, and demonstrate that this policy is the only one that yields the best possible trade-off between steadily achieving profit and preserving the environment. In contrast, the policy that is not environmentally-sustainable eventually enters stagnation. To further illustrate our findings, we compare the optimal periodic solution with a myopic solution. Interestingly, the myopic solution yields higher overall payoff in the short-run but completely fails in the long-run, while the environmentally-sustainable policy yields maximal payoff and preserves the environment over the infinite time interval.
