Publications Ph.D. students

Indexed articles

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2025. AI, How Much Shall I Tell You? Exchange and Communal Consumer–AI Relationships and the Willingness to Disclose Personal Information, Behavioral Sciences, 15(3), article: 386,  https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15030386 (Link)

Niculescu, M.; Bojescu, I.; Barbul, M.; Pelau, C. 2025. Interactive AI is smarter! The role of AI interactivity on information quality and credibility in times of conflict. Culture. Society. Economy. Politics, 5(1), 10-22, https://doi.org/10.2478/csep-2025-0002 (Link)

Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2024. Exploring generational differences in attitudes toward human-like robots, Analele Universității din Oradea. Seria Științe Economice, TOM XXXIII, Nr. 2, 2024, pp. 295–306, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.25.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Pelau, C.; Anica-Popa, L.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2022. Are Men More Affected by AI Anthropomorphism? Comparative Research on the Perception of AI Human-like Characteristics Between Genders, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 680-687 (Link) 

Niculescu, M.; Pelau, C.; Pop, S. 2022. Social appreciation of the interaction with an anthropomorphic robot, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 16 (1), 1475-1482, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2022-0135 (Link)

Pelau, C.; Niculescu, M.; Bojescu, I. 2021. Gender Specific Preferences towards Anthropomorphic AI Devices and Robots, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 784-792 (Link)

Stanescu, M.; Niculescu, M. 2020. Consumers’ perception on data storage and browsing history depending on their demographic characteristics, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), pg. 738-745.

Pelau, C.; Niculescu, M.; Stanescu, M. 2020. Consumers’ perception on the advantages and disadvantages of cookies and browsing history, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of Business Excellence (ICBE), 829-837, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2020-0079 (Link)

Indexed articles

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2025. AI, How Much Shall I Tell You? Exchange and Communal Consumer–AI Relationships and the Willingness to Disclose Personal Information, Behavioral Sciences, 15(3), article: 386,  https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15030386 (Link)

Niculescu, M.; Bojescu, I.; Barbul, M.; Pelau, C. 2025. Interactive AI is smarter! The role of AI interactivity on information quality and credibility in times of conflict. Culture. Society. Economy. Politics, 5(1), 10-22, https://doi.org/10.2478/csep-2025-0002 (Link)

Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2024. Exploring generational differences in attitudes toward human-like robots, Analele Universității din Oradea. Seria Științe Economice, TOM XXXIII, Nr. 2, 2024, pp. 295–306, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.25.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Pelau, C.; Volkmann, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2023. The role of attachement in improving consumer-AI interactions, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 17, 1075-1084, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2023-0097 (Link) 

Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2023. Generations’ Perception Towards the Interaction with AI, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 539-546 (Link).

Barbul, M.; Pelau, C.; Pop, S. 2022. Genders’ Fascinations and Fears Towards the Use of Cognitive Computing, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 672-679 (Link).

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2022. A conceptual comparative approach on personal AI assistants and external service robots, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 16 (1), 1466-1474, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2022-0134 (Link)

Stanescu, M.; Pelau, C.; Barbul, M. 2021. Data protection as predictor for the acquisition of AI devices, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 730-737 (Link)

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M. 2021. Consumers' perception on the use of cognitive computing, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of Business Excellence (ICBE) (in press)

Indexed articles

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2025. AI, How Much Shall I Tell You? Exchange and Communal Consumer–AI Relationships and the Willingness to Disclose Personal Information, Behavioral Sciences, 15(3), article: 386,  https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15030386 (Link)

Niculescu, M.; Bojescu, I.; Barbul, M.; Pelau, C. 2025. Interactive AI is smarter! The role of AI interactivity on information quality and credibility in times of conflict. Culture. Society. Economy. Politics, 5(1), 10-22, https://doi.org/10.2478/csep-2025-0002 (Link)

Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2024. Exploring generational differences in attitudes toward human-like robots, Analele Universității din Oradea. Seria Științe Economice, TOM XXXIII, Nr. 2, 2024, pp. 295–306, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.25.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Pelau, C.; Volkmann, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2023. The role of attachement in improving consumer-AI interactions, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 17, 1075-1084, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2023-0097 (Link) 

Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2023. Generations’ Perception Towards the Interaction with AI, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 539-546 (Link).

Pelau, C.; Anica-Popa, L.; Bojescu, I.; Niculescu, M. 2022. Are Men More Affected by AI Anthropomorphism? Comparative Research on the Perception of AI Human-like Characteristics Between Genders, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 680-687 (Link) 

Pelau, C.; Barbul, M.; Bojescu, I. 2022. A conceptual comparative approach on personal AI assistants and external service robots, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 16 (1), 1466-1474, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2022-0134 (Link)

Pelau, C.; Niculescu, M.; Bojescu, I. 2021. Gender Specific Preferences towards Anthropomorphic AI Devices and Robots, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 784-792 (Link)

Ene, I.; Bojescu, I. 2020. Consumer’s Perception Towards the Characteristics of Artificial Intelligence, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), pg. 730-737.

Indexed articles

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Artificial intelligence in business operations: exploring productivity and acceptance, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, vol. 33, nr. 2, pg. 263-274, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.23.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Pop, S.; Curmei, C.; Cioc, R. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of gender stereotypes in AI, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 3950-3958, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0302

Pelau, C.; Pop, S.; Ciofu, I. 2024. Scenario-Based Approach to AI’s Agency to Perform Human-Specific Tasks, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2311-2318, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0195

Pop, S.; Pelau, C.; Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G. 2023. Factors predicting consumer-AI interactions, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 592-597 (Link).

Barbul, M.; Pelau, C.; Pop, S. 2022. Genders’ Fascinations and Fears Towards the Use of Cognitive Computing, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 672-679 (Link).

Niculescu, M.; Pelau, C.; Pop, S. 2022. Social appreciation of the interaction with an anthropomorphic robot, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 16 (1), 1475-1482, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2022-0135 (Link)

Other publications

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Integrating AI in workflows, The 15th International Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers (EMEB): Vol. No. 12-December 2024. Oradea University Press., EMEB, 11/21/2024, Oradea, România, https://steconomice.uoradea.ro/site/index.php/cercetare-tt/conferinte/emeb-doctoranzi

Indexed articles

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Artificial intelligence in business operations: exploring productivity and acceptance, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, vol. 33, nr. 2, pg. 263-274, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.23.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Ciofu, I.; Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Caraiani C. (2025). Feelings, Functions, Familiarity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Psychological Ownership in Human-AI Interactions, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 4913 – 4922, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0375 (Link)

Ciofu, I.; Caraiani C.; Pelau C. (2025). Robots in Society: Design, Functionality, and Ethical Challenges in Human-Robot Interaction, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), https://doi.org/10.24818/BASIQ/2025/11/032

Pelau, C.; Pop, S.; Ciofu, I. 2024. Scenario-Based Approach to AI’s Agency to Perform Human-Specific Tasks, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2311-2318, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0195

Caraiani, C.; Pelau, C.; Ciofu, I. 2024. Do electric cars enhance social image? Generations’ perception on the social image provided by electric cars, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ).

Pop, S.; Pelau, C.; Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G. 2023. Factors predicting consumer-AI interactions, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 592-597 (Link). 

Kondort, G.; Pelau, C.; Gati, M.; Ciofu, I. 2023. The role of fashion influencers in shaping consumers’ buying decisions and trends, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 17, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2023-0092 (Link)

Other publications

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Integrating AI in workflows, The 15th International Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers (EMEB): Vol. No. 12-December 2024. Oradea University Press., EMEB, 11/21/2024, Oradea, România, https://steconomice.uoradea.ro/site/index.php/cercetare-tt/conferinte/emeb-doctoranzi

Indexed articles

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Artificial intelligence in business operations: exploring productivity and acceptance, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, vol. 33, nr. 2, pg. 263-274, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.23.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Ciofu, I.; Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Caraiani C. (2025). Feelings, Functions, Familiarity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Psychological Ownership in Human-AI Interactions, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 4913 – 4922, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0375 (Link)

Kondort, G.; Cioc, R. 2024. Types of AI and their suitability for performing daily activities, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of Business Excellence (ICBE), 18(1), 2283-2292, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0192

Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Cioc, R., Dragomir, H. 2024. The role of user experience in the acceptance of AI roles in different industries, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ).

Pop, S.; Pelau, C.; Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G. 2023. Factors predicting consumer-AI interactions, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 592-597 (Link).

Kondort, G.; Pelau, C.; Gati, M.; Ciofu, I. 2023. The role of fashion influencers in shaping consumers’ buying decisions and trends, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 17, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2023-0092 (Link)

Other publications

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Integrating AI in workflows, The 15th International Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers (EMEB): Vol. No. 12-December 2024. Oradea University Press., EMEB, 11/21/2024, Oradea, România, https://steconomice.uoradea.ro/site/index.php/cercetare-tt/conferinte/emeb-doctoranzi

Indexed articles

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Artificial intelligence in business operations: exploring productivity and acceptance, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, vol. 33, nr. 2, pg. 263-274, https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.23.pdf (Link)

Web of Science Conferences

Pop, S.; Curmei, C.; Cioc, R. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of gender stereotypes in AI, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 3950-3958, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0302

Kondort, G.; Cioc, R. 2024. Types of AI and their suitability for performing daily activities, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of Business Excellence (ICBE), 18(1), 2283-2292, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0192

Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Cioc, R., Dragomir, H. 2024. The role of user experience in the acceptance of AI roles in different industries, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ)

Other publications

Ciofu, I.; Kondort, G.; Pop, S.; Cioc, R. 2024. Integrating AI in workflows, The 15th International Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers (EMEB): Vol. No. 12-December 2024. Oradea University Press., EMEB, 11/21/2024, Oradea, România, https://steconomice.uoradea.ro/site/index.php/cercetare-tt/conferinte/emeb-doctoranzi

Web of Science Conferences

Dragomir, H.; Pelau, C.; Gati, M. (2025). Augmented and Virtual Reality in Retail: A Bibliometric Analysis, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 3988-4001, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0305 (Link)

Dragomir H.; Pelau, C. (2025). Virtual and Augmented reality: Analysis of business implementation in retail, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), 182-187, https://doi.org/10.24818/BASIQ/2025/11/024   

Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Cioc, R., Dragomir, H. 2024. The role of user experience in the acceptance of AI roles in different industries, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ).

Web of Science Conferences

Ciofu, I.; Pelau, C.; Kondort, G.; Caraiani C. (2025). Feelings, Functions, Familiarity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Psychological Ownership in Human-AI Interactions, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference On Business Excellence (ICBE), 19(1), 4913 – 4922, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0375 (Link)

Ciofu, I.; Caraiani C.; Pelau C. (2025). Robots in Society: Design, Functionality, and Ethical Challenges in Human-Robot Interaction, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ), https://doi.org/10.24818/BASIQ/2025/11/032

Caraiani, C.; Pelau, C.; Gati, M. 2024. Expectations Towards Charging Infrastructure as Buying Motive for Electrical Cars, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2231-2239, https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0186

Caraiani, C.; Pelau, C.; Ciofu, I. 2024. Do electric cars enhance social image? Generations’ perception on the social image provided by electric cars, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption (BASIQ).