https://irek.ase.md:443/xmlui/handle/123456789/46 2026-07-13T09:24:23Z https://irek.ase.md:443/xmlui/handle/123456789/5171 Smart Public Administration: Digital Innovation Scenarios in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Popa, Claudia Rodica The accelerated technological transformations of recent decades have led to a profound redefinition of contemporary public administration. This article analyzes the structural transformations generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of public administration, proposing a mapping of digital innovation scenarios applicable in the context of administrations in Central and Eastern Europe. Based on a mixed methodology - comparative analysis of specialized literature, international case studies, and the construction of prospective scenarios - the study identifies four main directions of transformation: the automation of public services, data-driven governance, citizens’ digital participation, and the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures. The conclusions highlight the need for an adapted legislative framework, investments in institutional capacity, and an ethical, citizen-centered approach in the implementation of AI solutions in the public sector. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the article proposes a reflection on the future of public administration in the context of global digital transformations. UDC: 004.8:[35.07:338.465](4-15+4-191.2); JEL: H83, O33, O38 POPA, Claudia-Rodica. Smart Public Administration: Digital Innovation Scenarios in the Era of Artificial Intelligence. Online. In: Development Through Research and Innovation IDSC-2026: International Scientific Conference: The 7th Edition, May 15-16th, 2026: Collection of scientific articles. Chişinău: SEP ASEM, 2026, pp. 716-721. ISBN 978-9975-182-29-4 (PDF). Disponibil: https://doi.org/10.53486/dri2026.89 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://irek.ase.md:443/xmlui/handle/123456789/5170 Artificial Intelligence - Risk or Security in Forensics? Moisoiu, Roxana Mihaela Artificial intelligence influences the areas of our lives, including forensic investigations. The accelerated development of cutting-edge technologies has brought a series of advantages but also vulnerabilities and risks. Excessive dependence affects several aspects of the criminal process. The paper analyzes the duality of artificial intelligence in the forensic process, highlighting both its role as a security and efficiency tool for investigations, as well as its potential for risk in the context of cybercrime and ethical and legal challenges, aiming to identify a balance between the advantages of technology and the respect for fundamental rights through responsible use in forensic activity. The theme is current through the novel elements addressed. The article represents a point of view on AI and its use. The development of artificial intelligence generates new forms of crime, for which it is necessary to have a clear legislative framework, ethical control mechanisms and interdisciplinary collaboration between specialists in law, computer science, sociology and cybersecurity. The future of all humanity depends on international cooperation in combating new forms of crime and finding a set of unanimously accepted norms regarding the use of AI. UDC: 343.98:004.8(4); JEL: K14 MOISOIU, Roxana Mihaela. Artificial Intelligence - Risk or Security in Forensics? Online. In: Development Through Research and Innovation IDSC-2026: International Scientific Conference: The 7th Edition, May 15-16th, 2026: Collection of scientific articles. Chişinău: SEP ASEM, 2026, pp. 712-715. ISBN 978-9975-182-29-4 (PDF). Disponibil: https://doi.org/10.53486/dri2026.88 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://irek.ase.md:443/xmlui/handle/123456789/5169 Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice: Legal Challenges to Fair Trial Guarantees and Procedural Safeguards Khalilov, Kamran The increasing use of artificial intelligence in criminal justice is no longer a distant prospect but an emerging reality that is gradually reshaping procedural practices. Algorithmic tools are increasingly involved in risk assessment, data analysis, and evidentiary evaluation, particularly in cases involving complex digital environments. The main aim of this study is to examine the legal implications of integrating artificial intelligence into criminal proceedings, with a particular focus on its impact on fair trial guarantees and procedural safeguards. The analysis draws on international human rights standards, selected jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, and recent developments in European Union regulatory approaches to artificial intelligence. The research is based on a doctrinal and comparative legal methodology, allowing for an assessment of how existing legal frameworks respond to the challenges posed by algorithmic decision-making. Particular attention is given to issues of transparency, contestability, and the ability of parties to effectively challenge AI-generated outcomes. The findings indicate that the opacity of algorithmic systems creates significant difficulties for maintaining equality of arms, particularly in situations where procedural rules do not adequately ensure meaningful access to the reasoning underlying automated outputs. It is argued that without clearly defined safeguards ensuring transparency, accountability, and proportionality, the use of artificial intelligence risks undermining the fairness and legitimacy of criminal proceedings. UDC: 343.1:004.8; JEL: K14, K40, O33 KHALILOV, Kamran. Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice: Legal Challenges to Fair Trial Guarantees and Procedural Safeguards. Online. In: Development Through Research and Innovation IDSC-2026: International Scientific Conference: The 7th Edition, May 15-16th, 2026: Collection of scientific articles. Chişinău: SEP ASEM, 2026, pp. 704-711. ISBN 978-9975-182-29-4 (PDF). Disponibil: https://doi.org/10.53486/dri2026.87 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://irek.ase.md:443/xmlui/handle/123456789/5168 Online Victimization of Minors: a Criminological Analysis Săvulescu, Natalia This article aims to analyze the phenomenon of the online victimization of minors from a criminological perspective, considering the rapid expansion of digital technologies and their integration into the daily lives of children and adolescents. The study examines the main forms of digital victimization, such as cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, grooming, as well as exposure to harmful content, highlighting the specific characteristics of these manifestations in relation to the offline environment. The analytical approach focuses on identifying the criminogenic factors that facilitate the victimization of minors in the virtual space, including anonymity, increased accessibility, lack of effective parental control, and a low level of digital literacy. At the same time, the study considers offender typologies and the mechanisms through which they exploit age-specific vulnerabilities, such as the need for social validation or the lack of experience in risk assessment. From a theoretical perspective, the analysis is grounded in relevant criminological models, such as routine activity theory, opportunity theory, and social control perspectives, adapted to the digital context. These explanatory frameworks enable a better understanding of the dynamics of online interactions and the ways in which the virtual environment becomes conducive to acts of victimization. The article also highlights the psychological and social consequences of online victimization on minors, emphasizing both the short-term and long-term impact on their development. Finally, directions for prevention and intervention are outlined, with emphasis on the role of digital education, family, institutions, and the legal framework in reducing risks and protecting minors. Through its integrated approach, the paper contributes to a better understanding of the phenomenon in the contemporary context and provides useful benchmarks for the development of public policies and effective strategies for preventing crimes targeting minors in the online environment. UDC: [343.62:343.43]:004.738.5; JEL: K14, K42, D91 SĂVULESCU, Natalia. Online Victimization of Minors: a Criminological Analysis. Online. In: Development Through Research and Innovation IDSC-2026: International Scientific Conference: The 7th Edition, May 15-16th, 2026: Collection of scientific articles. Chişinău: SEP ASEM, 2026, pp. 696-703. ISBN 978-9975-182-29-4 (PDF). Disponibil: https://doi.org/10.53486/dri2026.86 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z