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  Security Management in Bulgaria - a New Model of Good Practices

  In the dynamics of the contemporary social-economic environment stands out the significant technological progress stands out – this is the reason the concept of energy security comes with a new, wider signification. Most of the authors analysing the energy security issues reveal many different aspects of the concept, countering competitive ... In the dynamics of the contemporary social-economic environment stands out the significant technological progress stands out – this is the reason the concept of energy security comes with a new, wider signification. Most of the authors analysing the energy security issues reveal many different aspects of the concept, countering competitive conceptions. There is a lack of oneness regarding the theoretic frame or the energy security concept’s components – thus the question of the variety of points of view is really typical for social sciences and it doesn’t have to be accepted in a negative way. However, and perhaps contrary to the definition of wealth, the experts on the field of energy policy always underline the need and the urgency of starting to conceptualise energy security. The aim of this paper is to review the energy security concept in the context of contemporary trends and issues in the development of the energy sector based on review of the scientific literature.

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  Health and Organizational Challenges of Remote Work During the Pandemic

  Stay-at-home recommendations and restrictions during the global COVID-19 pandemic are creating unprecedented challenges for employees whose work has been transferred to a home environment. Even today, more than 2 years after the end of the lockdowns, little is known about the benefits and challenges of global remote work in terms of well-being and ... Stay-at-home recommendations and restrictions during the global COVID-19 pandemic are creating unprecedented challenges for employees whose work has been transferred to a home environment. Even today, more than 2 years after the end of the lockdowns, little is known about the benefits and challenges of global remote work in terms of well-being and mental health, work-life balance, job satisfaction, productivity, adaptability of the home office and gender equality. Therefore, a targeted key review of PubMed/Medline and Google scholar was conducted to better understand the broad dimensions related to the health, well-being and workplace of remote workers. The review was focused on employees specializing in office and administrative activities who worked remotely during each of the lockdown waves from March 2020 to 2021.

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  Critical Thinking in Accounting Higher Education: Approaches and Limitations

  Defined as a goal of higher education, the development of critical thinking skills is a necessary precondition for starting an accounting profession and building a successful career. This study aims to explore the opportunities for critical thinking development in accounting higher education. Different methods of scientific research are applied, ... Defined as a goal of higher education, the development of critical thinking skills is a necessary precondition for starting an accounting profession and building a successful career. This study aims to explore the opportunities for critical thinking development in accounting higher education. Different methods of scientific research are applied, including literature review, induction, deduction, comparison and generalization. The presentation argues the necessity and opportunities of critical thinking development during the accounting higher education, indicates a number of studies that support specific pedagogical approaches and techniques promoting the development of critical thinking skills in students. An essential component for their successful implementation is the curriculum organized and planned in a relevant accounting course which integrates application of approaches for critical thinking in solving practical oriented cases and tasks. Some limitations are also highlighted, perceived as hindering the development of critical thinking and the deployment of some approaches. The dynamic nature of the educational process creates conditions to overcome them.