Conference Programme

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FINAL PROGRAMME

DAY 1 Thursday 20 October 2022

Aula Magna – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM LINK 1

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/97882467347

08:30 Registration

09:15 – 10:15 Session 1: Opening Addresses (Moderator: Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi)
Professor Alfred J Vella – Rector, University of Malta 
Hon. Mr Clyde Caruana – Minister for Finance and Employment
Professor Waldemar Tarczynski – Rector, University of Szczecin Poland
Dr Emanuel Said – Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta
Mr Anthony Cauchi – President of the Malta Insurance Association
Professor Eleftherios Thalassinos – President of International Strategic Management Association
Hon. Dr Miriam Dalli – Minister for Environment, Energy and Enterprises

10:15- 11:10 Session 2: Keynote Addresses (Moderator: Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi)
10:15-10:35 Climate change effects on Malta and beyondProfessor Simone Borg – Faculty of Laws, University of Malta, Malta’s Ambassador for Climate Action
10:35-10:55 Climate Change Risk Scenarios and AssessmentMs Valentina Paduano – Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Dedalus Group, Member of FERMA Board, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee
10:55-11:10 Questions and Answers – Moderator Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi – Head of Dept Construction and Property Management, University of Malta, and Council Member Malta Association of Risk Management

11:10-11:30 Coffee Break

11:30-12:30 Session 3: Keynote Addresses (Moderator: Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi)
11:30-11:50 The role of insurance in supporting sustainable and resilient societiesDr Gillian Rutherford – Head of Sustainability Reinsurance, Swiss Re
11:50-12:10 The future of EU sustainability reportingMr Chris Meilak – Partner, Sustainability Lead, EY Malta
12:10-12:30 Questions and Answers– Moderator Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi – Head of Dept Construction and Property Management, University of Malta, and Council Member Malta Association of Risk Management

12:30-13:00 Session 4: Panel Discussion (Moderator: Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi – Head of Dept Construction and Property Management, University of Malta, and Council Member of the Malta Association of Risk Management)
Ms Gabriella Borda – Sustainability and Decarbonisation Consultant, Avvena
Dr Andrea Zerafa – Deputy Head, Insurance & Pensions Supervision, MFSA
Professor Simone Borg – Faculty of Laws, University of Malta, Malta’s Ambassador for Climate Action
Mr Chris Meilak – Partner, Sustainability Lead, EY Malta
Mr Christoph Ziegler – Head Facultative Property Zurich, Director- Europe, Middle East & Africa – Swiss Re

13:00 – 14:15: Lunch Break

14:15-15:30 Session 5: Keynote Speakers (Moderator: Associate Professor Pierpaolo Marano – Department of Insurance Finance and Risk Management, University of Malta)
14:15-14:35 Malta’s current and future Climate trends for financial risk projection scenario analysis – Professor Charles Galdies – Climate and Weather Analyst, Institute of Earth Systems, University of Malta
14:35-14:55 Climate Change LiabilityVito Mudugno – Managing Director- Guy Carpenter & Company SRL
14:55-15:10 Questions and Answers (Moderator Associate Professor Pierpaolo Marano – Department of Insurance Finance and Risk Management, University of Malta)

15:10- 15.30 Tea and Coffee Break

15.30-16:30 Session 6: Panel Discussion (Moderator: Associate Professor Pierpaolo Marano – Department of Insurance Finance and Risk Management, University of Malta)
Mr Andre Farrugia – Assistant Lecturer, Insurance and Risk Management, University of Malta
Dr Jonathan Spiteri – Senior Lecturer, Insurance and Risk Management, University of Malta
Mr Philip Beattie – Associate Lecturer, Insurance and Risk Management, University of Malta
Dr Christian Bonnici West – Lecturer, Insurance and Risk Management, University of Malta       
Mr Gabriella Borda – Sustainability and Decarbonisation Consultant, Avvena

16:30-16:45 Concluding Remarks (Chair/Moderators: Associate Prof Pierpaolo Marano / Associate Prof Head, Vice Dean, Simon Grima – Department of Insurance Finance and Risk Management, University of Malta)

DAY 2 Friday 21 October 2022

Aula Magna – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 1

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/97882467347

08:30 Registration

09:00-11:00 Session 7: Parallel Invited session A (Moderator: Prof. El Thalassinos, Affiliate Professor University of Malta, Chair of the Scientific Board, School of Shipping, Mediterranean College of Athens) thalassinos@ersj.eu

#246 Impact of Methodological Aspects on the Applicability of Selected Decision Support Methods
Waldemar Tarczyński (Department of Sustainable Finance and Capital Markets, Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin)
Mateusz Piwowarski (Department of Decision Support Methods and Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Management, University of Szczecin)
Kesra Nermend (Department of Decision Support Methods and Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Management, University of Szczecin)
waldemar.tarczynski@usz.edu.pl; mateusz.piwowarski@usz.edu.pl;kesra.nermend@usz.edu.pl;

#218 Financing for a Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping Industry
George Pangalos (Cambridge Centre for International Research)
georgecpangalos@marios#226 Climate change policy for noise reduction: A case study of the impact of noise pollution in Malta, EU
Joseph Falzon (University of Malta)
Rebecca Emily Dalli Gonzi (University of Malta)
Camilleri Mario (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
joseph.falzon@melita.comrebecca.e.dalli-gonzi@um.edu.mt; camilleri1908@gmail.com;

#239 The Polish model of court proceedings in cases against entrepreneurs for cessation of environmental violations and restoration to the previous state as a civil and procedural instrument for counteracting climate change
K. Flaga-Gieruszynska (University of Szczecin)
kingaflaga@gmail.com;

#244 Minimalism as an Option to Reduce Unsustainable Consumption
Margarita Dunska (University of Latvia)
Aija Staskevica (University of Latvia)
margarita.dunska@lu.lv; aija.staskevica1@gmail.com;

#228 Sustainable noise abatement measures for compliance and regulation: A quantitative study on noise pollution in Malta, EU
Joseph Falzon (University of Malta)
Rebecca Emily Dalli Gonzi (University of Malta)
Camilleri Mario (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
joseph.falzon@melita.com; rebecca.e.dalli-gonzi@um.edu.mt; camilleri1908@gmail.com;

#245   Judicial enforcement in matters of environmental protection as an instrument of sustainable development enforcement in Poland
Joanna Studzinska (Kozminski University) jstudzinska@kozminski.edu.pl;

#401 Impact of Blockchain Technology on the Operational Efficiency of Crowdfunding Platforms
Santautė Venslavienė (Department of Financial Engineering, Faculty of Business Management, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania) santaute.venslaviene@vilniustech.lt
Jelena Stankevičienė (Department of Finance, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius
University, Vilnius, Lithuania) santaute.venslaviene@vilniustech.lt;
Ingrida Leščauskienė (Department of Graphical Systems, Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania)

Conference Hall 1 – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 2

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/99376048481

09:00-11:00 Session 8: Parallel Invited session B (Moderator: Prof. Gratiela Noja, Faculty of economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania)

#212 International oil price and domestic refinery price: Empirical evidence for Greece
Anna Triantafyllidou (PhD Student, International Hellenic University),
Polychronidou Persefoni (Associate Professor, International Hellenic University),
Mantzaris Ioannis (Professor, International Hellenic University)  
ec03118@gmail.com; polychr@es.ihu.gr; mantzaris@es.ihu.gr;

#236 Can cryptocurrency greening the financial market?
Ferenc Bakó (Széchenyi István University)
Marcell Kupi (Széchenyi István University)
bako.ferenc@sze.hu; kupi.marcell@sze.hu;

#315 Firm Profitability under the Impact of Negative Environmental Spillovers in the Energy Sector: New Empirical Evidence
Marilen Gabriel Pirtea (Rector, Faculty of economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania) marilen.pirtea@e-uvt.ro;
Eleftherios Thalassinos (Affiliate professor University of Malta, Chair of the Scientific Board, School of Shipping, Mediterranean College of Athens) thalassinos@ersj.eu
Gratiela Georgiana Noja (Faculty of economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania) gratiela.noja@e-uvt.ro;

#260 The Correlation Between Financial Development and Income Inequality: An Empirical Analysis for OECD Countries
Fisnik Morina (Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” – Peja, Kosovo)
Drilona Shoshaj (Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” – Peja, Kosovo)
Ibish Mazreku (Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” – Peja,Kosovo)
fisnik.morina@unhz.eu; drilona_shoshaj@hotmail.com; ibish.mazreku@unhz.eu;

#233 The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors in Development of Kosovo Insurance Industry
Donjeta Morina (University ‘Haxhi Zeka’)
Ibish Mazreku (University ‘Haxhi Zeka’)
Edona Draga (University ‘Haxhi Zeka’)
donjeta.morina@unhz.eu; ibish.mazreku@unhz.eu; edona.draga@unhz.eu;

#217 Forecasting Vix: The Illusion of Forecast Evaluation Criteria
Stavros Degiannakis (Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Department of Economic and Regional Development, Athens, Greece)
Eleftheria Kafousaki (Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Department of Economic and Regional Development, Athens, Greece)
 s.degiannakis@panteion.gr; e.kafousaki@panteion.gr;

#205 Does the Use of Derivatives Impact the Profitability and Valuation of the Financial Sector? Evidence From the European Union
Laura Raisa Milos (West University of Timisoara)
Marius Cristian Milos (West University of Timisoara)
laura.milos@e-uvt.ro; marius.milos@e-uvt.ro;

11:00-11:15 Coffee break

Aula Magna – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 1

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/97882467347

11:15-12:45 Session 9: Keynote speeches

Moderator: Associate Professor Simon Grima (Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, Department of Insurance, Finance and Risk Management, University of Malta)

11:15-11:45 Keynote 1

“From the Athenian Silver to the Bitcoin Standard: Private Money in a State-Enforced Free Banking Model”
George C. Bitros
(Emeritus Professor of Political Economy, Athens University of Economics and Business), bitros@aueb.gr; https://www.aueb.gr/sites/default/files/aueb/Bitros-CV.20-21.pdf

11:45-12:05 Keynote 2

“Sustainability Measures for Firms’ Financial Performance in the Renewable Energy Industry”
Gratiela Georgiana Noja (Professor, Vice Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara) gratiela.noja@e-uvt.ro;

12:05-12:25 Keynote 3

“Istamology on Management in the New Era of Digitalism and Globalism”
Dr. Ioannis Tachmatzidis (President of International Centre of Istamology and Managing Director at Malama Institute for Psychological Applications)
tachmatz@hotmail.com; tachmatzidis@ipse.gr

12:25-12:45 Keynote 4

“ESG Drivers for Financial Services Sector: Empirical Evidence for European Countries”
Mirela Cristea (Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, Romania) mirelas.cristea@gmail.com;

12:45-13:45 Lunch Break

Aula Magna – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 1

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/97882467347

13:45-15:30 Session 10: Parallel Invited session C
Moderator: Professor Inna Romānova (University of Latvia) inna.romanova@lu.lv

#211 Good or bad for economy? Digitalization and green preferences
Mihai Mutascu (West University of Timisoara),
Florian Horky (Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen),
Cristina Strango (West University of Timisoara),
mihai.mutascu@gmail.com; florian.horky@zu.de; cristina.strango@e-uvt.ro;

#255 Social Awareness Regarding People with Autism and Adhd
Małgorzata Tarczyńska-Łuniewska (Institute of Econometrics and Statistics, Department of Statistics, University of Szczecin)
 Malgorzata Nermend (Institute of Pedagogy, University of Szczecin) malgorzata.nermend@usz.edu.pl; malgorzata.tarczynska-luniewska@usz.edu.pl;

#243 Prioritizing Green Consumer Values Criteria in Acceptance of Green Energy Resources Applying Dematel Method on Cross-Continent Data of Europe and Asia
Uma Shankar Singh (University of Szczecin)
Małgorzata Łatuszyńska (University of Szczecin)
Kesra Nermend (Department of Computational Methods in Experimental Economics Faculty of Economics and Management, Institute of IT in Management University of Szczecin)
umashankar.singh@usz.edu.pl; malgorzata.latuszynska@usz.edu.pl;kesra.nermend@usz.edu.pl;

#302 Modelling the Inferences of Digital Transformation and Environmental Performance on the Sustainable Economic Development of the EU Countries
Gratiela Georgiana Noja (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania)
Mirela Cristea (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, Romania) 
Petru Ștefea (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania)
Ana-Cristina Nicolescu (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania),
Claudiu Boțoc (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania)
gratiela.noja@e-uvt.ro; mirelas.cristea@gmail.com;

#238 The Importance of Risk Management from Climate Change in Insurance Industry
Shkëlqesa Smajli (University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”)
Vlora Prenaj (University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”)
Leonita Mazrekaj (University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”)
Edona Draga (University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”)
shkelqesa.smajli@unhz.eu; vlora.prenaj@uni-pr.edu; leonita.mazrekaj@unhz.eu;edona.draga@unhz.eu;

#226 Effects of noise pollution on residents in Birżebbuġa, Malta – Phase I. The introduction of effective mitigation measures.
Joseph Falzon (University of Malta)
Rebecca Emily Dalli Gonzi (University of Malta)
Camilleri Mario (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
Simon Grima (University of Malta)
joseph.falzon@melita.com; rebecca.e.dalli-gonzi@um.edu.mt; camilleri1908@gmail.com; simon.grima@um.edu.mt;

Conference Hall 1 – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 2

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/99376048481

13:45-15:30 Session 11: Parallel Invited session D

Moderator: Professor Ileana Tache (Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Marketing, Tourism-Services and International Business) ileanatache@unitbv.ro;

#314 The Impact of Political Decisions on Oil and Gas Companies
Florin Teodor Boldeanu (Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Finance, Accounting and Economic Theory)
Ileana Tache (Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Marketing, Tourism-Services and International Business) ileanatache@unitbv.ro;

#249 Participation of non-governmental organizations in cases related to environmental protection as a civil law instrument of civic participation in the policy of sustainable development
Aleksandra Klich (University of Szczecin)
aleksandra.klich@usz.edu.pl;

#230 Evaluation of corporate sustainability strategies and practices in this area in the opinion of employees – a comparative analysis in Poland and India
Teresa Kupczyk (General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces)
Andrzej Wiatrak (University of Warsaw)
Elwira Gross-Gołacka (University of Warsaw)
Joanna Kubicka (Coventry University Wrocław)  
teresa.kupczyk@awl.edu.pl; apw@wz.uw.edu.pl; egross@wz.uw.edu.pl;  Ad7618@coventry.ac.uk;

#234 Challenges and opportunities of the European IPO market-some proposals for legislators based on the US experience
Łukasz Chyla (Jagiellonian University in Kraków)
lukasz.chyla@doctoral.uj.edu.pl;

#207 Energy Efficiency analysis: A Cognitive Meter for Cost-Effective HVAC Efficiency and Fault Monitoring
Bernard Brincat (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology),
Joseph Falzon (University of Malta),
Rebecca Emily Dalli Gonzi (University of Malta)
bernard.brincat@mcast.edu.mt; joseph.falzon@melita.com; rebecca.e.dalli-gonzi@um.edu.mt;

#231 Training employees in sustainability and assessing their ability to implement bottom-up changes in companies for the green revolution – a comparative analysis in Poland and India
Teresa Kupczyk (General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces)
Elwira Gross-Gołacka (University of Warsaw)
Joanna Kubicka (Coventry University Wrocław)
teresa.kupczyk@awl.edu.pl; egross@wz.uw.edu.pl; Ad7618@coventry.ac.uk;

15:30-15:45 Coffee Break

Aula Magna – UOM, Valletta Campus, ZOOM Link 1

https://universityofmalta.zoom.us/j/97882467347

15:45-17:15 Session 12: Keynote Speakers

Moderator: Professor El Thalassinos (Affiliate Professor University of Malta, Chair of the Scientific Board, School of Shipping, Mediterranean College of Athens) thalassinos@ersj.eu;

15:45-16:15 Keynote 5
 “Barriers to Sustainable Digital Transformation in Small Companies”
Ramona Rupeika-Apoga (Professor, University of Latvia, Latvia and University at Buffalo, USA)

16:15-16:45 Keynote 6
“A Survey of Multinational Company Accounting Foreign Exchange Exposure“
John Malindretos (Professor, Cotsakos Business College, Wiliam Paterson University of NJ USA)

16:45-17:15 Keynote 7
“Cryptocurrencies”
Nicholas Economides (Professor STERN’s School of Business, New York University, NY USA)
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/networks/ and NET Institute http://www.NETinst.org/
economides@stern.nyu.edu;

End of Day 2

DAY 3 Saturday 22 October 2022

10:00-Open Guided City Tour sponsored by Malta Insurance Association
All participants are invited (please confirm)
ONLINE SESSIONS 09:00-12:00 (Malta time)
MICROSOFT TEAMS LINK 1 (Please check the web to find the link. Click, select the second option to connect, open to all)

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09:00-12:00 Session 13 (Online Session 1)

Moderator:  Dimitrios Maditinos (Professor, International Hellenic University, Management Science and Technology department, Kavala University Campus, Greece) dmadi@mst.ihu.gr;

#222 Optimal structure of real estate portfolio a Stochastic and Dynamic approach: an application in the Greek real estate market
Theofanis Petropoulos (PhD Candidate, Panteion University)
Konstantinos Liapis (Professor Panteion University)
f.petropoulos@panteion.grkonstantinos.liapis@panteion.gr;

#309 Fintech, Financial Wholes, and the Trend to a New Monetary System
El Thalassinos (Affiliate Professor University of Malta, Chair of the Scientific Board, School of Shipping, Mediterranean College of Athens)
Yannis Thalassinos Ph.D thalassinos@ersj.eu; thalassinos@yahoo.com;

#317 The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Internet Entrepreneurship: A Theory of Planned Behaviour Approach
Diego Norena-Chavez (Dr., Centrum Cátolica Graduate Business School, Lima, Peru. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Lima, Perú) diego.norena@hotmail.com; dnorena@pucp.pe;

#220 Investigating the relationship between tax rates and tax revenues in the euro area. The effect of shadow economy
Konstantinos Liapis (Professor Panteion University)
Dimitra Ntertsou (PHD candidate Panteion University)
konstantinos.liapis@panteion.grd.ntertsou@panteion.gr;

#225 Τhe Restructuring of the Greek Banking System. Leverage Transactions as a Crisis Response
Stylianos Artsidakis (Ph.D. Candidate Panteion University)
Konstantinos Liapis (Professor Panteion University)
s_artsidakis@panteion.grkonstantinos.liapis@panteion.gr;

#227 Rate of growth of financial ratios and its impact on the valuation value of a company
Angelos Liapis (AUEB)
Christos Galanos (Panteion University)
Angeloliapis@gmail.comchristos.galanos@gmail.com;

#254 Sustainability and Insurance Industry Performance: Empirical Evidence From European and American Listed Companies
Circiumaru Daniel (University of Craiova)
Carstina Silviu (University of Craiova)
Siminica Marian (University of Craiova)
Mirela Sichigea (University of Craiova)
daniel.circiumaru@edu.ucv.ro; silviu.carstina@edu.ucv.ro; msiminica@yahoo.com; mirelasichigea@gmail.com;

#258 The Assessment οf Early Warning Indicators for Short Volatile Financial Cycles – The Case of the Baltic States
Kristīna Bojāre (University of Latvia)
Inna Romānova (Professor, University of Latvia)
kristina.bojare@gmail.com; inna.romanova@lu.lv;

#210 An analysis of Start-Up Founders Perceptions based on Entropy Ratios – Evidence from the Greek I.T. market
Theocharis Stylianos Spyropoulos (International Hellenic University, Perrotis College), Christos Andras (International Hellenic University),
Persefoni Polychronidou (International Hellenic University) 
info@exoha.bizandraschris@gmail.com; polychr@es.ihu.gr;

#203 Demand Uncertainty Outbreaks and Employment Hysteresis in G7 Countries
Paulo Mota (University of Porto)
mpaulo@fep.up.pt;

#215 International trade as a key factor for sustainable economic development
Piotr Rubaj (The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin)
piotr.rubaj@kul.pl;

#204 Investment Codes of Protected Areas: A New Look at Benefits: Introduction
Tetyana Nikolaychuk (Institute of Economic and Environmental Research of National Academy of Science)
mazzi071988@gmail.com;

#240   Institutional quality, economic freedom and bank stability: “MENA Region case”
Nesrine Djebali (Faculty of Law, Economics and management of Jendouba, University of Jendouba, Tunisia)
djbeli.nesrine@gmail.com;

#194   The value of Private equity and its princeling connection on Chinese listed firms
Huihui Song (University of Glasgow)
2443004s@student.gla.ac.uk;

#202   Exchange Rate Management and Nigerian Financial Sector Volatility: A Case Study of Capital and Money Markets in Nigeria
Benneth Eze (Christopher University, Ogun State, Nigeria),
Hamza Zubairu (AlQalam University)
beneze7@gmail.com; hamza@gmail.com;

MICROSOFT TEAMS LINK 2 (Please check the web to find the link. Click, select the second option to connect, open to all)

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09:00-12:00 Session 14 (Online Session 2)

Moderator: Theodoros V. Stamatopoulos (Professor, School of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, Dept. of Accounting and Finance, University of West Attica) stamth@uniwa.gr;

#313 The impact of Covid-19 on the food sector in Romania
Raluca Georgiana Lădaru, PhD, (Assoc. Prof., The Bucharest University of Economic Studies)
Raluca Mihaela Drăcea, PhD, (Assoc. Prof., The Bucharest University of Economic Studies)
raluca.ladaru@eam.ase.ro;   raluca.dracea@eam.ase.ro;

#221 Risk Insurance of a Manufacturer Purchasing Agricultural Rows
Arkadiy Maron (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia)
Maxim Maron (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia)
Anastaiia Kazmina (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea)
zvulon1990@gmail.commmaron@hse.ru; anastasiiakazmina29@gmail.com;

#206 The Role of Credit Rating of the ESG Instruments Issuers
Sylwia Frydrych (SGH Warsaw School of Economics) proforma sent PB 019
sfrydr@sgh.waw.pl;

#307 The Effect οf Insurance Market Penetration οn C02 Emissions. A Panel Data Analysis οf European Countries
Dimitrios Maditinos (Professor, International Hellenic University, Management Science and Technology department, Kavala University Campus, Greece)
Georgia Koufioti (Political Scientist, MSc, International Hellenic University, Kavala University Campus. Greece)
Athanasios Kounios (Healthcare Organizational Manager, MSc, International Hellenic University, Kavala Campus, Greece) 
Evaggelia Paraskevadaki (Electrical and Computer Engineer, MSc, Athens, Greece)
dmadi@mst.ihu.gr; gkoufi06@yahoo.grthanasis20123@hotmail.com;

#303 Corporate Governance and Sustainability in Insurance Industry – An Empirical Analysis of the Romanian Market
Laura Elly Naghi (Bucharest University of Economic Studies),
Mirela Panait, (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti),
Laeeq Razzak Janjua, (Vistula University, Warsaw, Poland)
laura.naghi@fin.ase.romirela.matei@upg-ploiesti.ro; janjua.ue@gmail.com;

#301 Social Security Expenditures and Financialization: Lessons from the Greek Case
Dionysis Kyriakopoulos (PhD candidate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece)
John Yfantopoulos (Professor, School of Economics and Political Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece)
Theodoros V. Stamatopoulos (Professor, School of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, Dept. of Accounting and Finance, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece)
dionysis.kyriakopoulos@gmail.com;  yfantopoulos@pspa.uoa.grstamth@uniwa.gr;

#257 Impact of Economic Crisis on Energy Sector Companies from Bombay Stock Exchange and Risk Exposure Assessment
Małgorzata Tarczynska-Luniewska (University of Szczecin, Institute of Economy and Finance)
Iwona Bak (West Pomeranian University of Technology, Faculty of Economics) 
Uma Shankar Singh (University of Szczecin, Institute of Management)
Guru Ashish Singh (Flame University, School of Communication)
malgorzata.tarczynska-luniewska@usz.edu.pl; iwona.bak@zut.edu.pl; umashankar.singh@usz.edu.pl; guruashish.singh@flame.edu.in;

#305 The effect of good and bad news on tourism business shareholders
Despoina Styliani Pandi (Athens University of Economics and Business)
Alexandra Livada (Athens University of Economics and Business) livada@aueb.gr;

#306 Choosing a Method of Procuring Infrastructure Assets and Services: A Literature Review on Public-Private Partnerships
Dimitrios Papadomanolakis (PhD candidate, School of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, Dept. of Accounting and Finance, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece)
Theodoros V. Stamatopoulos (Professor, School of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, Dept. of Accounting and Finance, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece)
dpapadomanolakis@uniwa.grstamth@uniwa.gr;

#229 Assessing Greece’s Trade and Industrial the Infrastructure Through Organized Industrial Areas
Panagiotis Mpakas (PhD Candidate Panteion University)
Sotirios Trigkas (PhD Candidate Panteion University)
pmpakas@yahoo.gr; trigas.sotiris@gmail.com;

#308 Supply Chain Management: The Cultural Context
Howard Larry (Professor, State University of New York, Maritime College, NY USA)
Jameela Androulidakis (State University of New York, Maritime College, NY USA)
Ezgi Uzel Aydınocak (Beykoz University, Turkey)
Uzel, Ezgi (State University of New York, Maritime College, NY USA) 
lhoward@sunymaritime.edu; euzel@sunymaritime.edu; jandroulidakis@yahoo.com; ezgiuzel@beykoz.edu.tr;

#219 6G Revolution and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) – Connecting a Cyber-Physical World
Settapong Malisuwan (The House of Representatives of Thailand)
Jesada Sivaraks (Head of Government & Industry Relations) puiwassana@yahoo.com;

#232 Inequality, Manufacturing Industry and Spatial Dependence in the Districts of India
Balu Pawde (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay)
Tara Shankar Shaw (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay)
baluppawde@gmail.com; tara.shankar.shaw@gmail.com;

#200   The Impact of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project on the Usage of Water-Saving Irrigation Machinery
Zhen Yao (Wenzhou-Kean University),
Hanfang Xu (Jinan University)
1129770@wku.edu.cnXUHanfang.iesr19u@hotmail.com;

#402 Regional Political Risks and Tourism Development Tendencies: The Case Study
Maia Diakonidze (Ph.D. of Economics, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Department of Tourism and Landscape Architecture Georgia) maia.diakonidze@atsu.edu.ge;

#403 The Role and Prospects of the Public Development Banks in the Development of the Tourism Industry: A Case Study
Maia Diakonidze (Ph.D. of Economics, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Department of Tourism and Landscape Architecture Georgia) maia.diakonidze@atsu.edu.ge;
Ercan Ozen (Assoc. Professor, University of Uşak, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Finance and Banking, Türkiye) ercan.ozen@usak.edu.tr;

END OF DAY 3