At the confluence of interdisciplinarity and globalization, contemporary science presents itself as a dynamic, complex and challenging space, in this context, the Conference of Students and Masters, organized by "Dimitrie Cantemir" University in Târgu Mureș, comes to emphasize the determining role that young researchers have in the academic environment. With a theme that brings interdisciplinarity and globalization into dialogue, the event becomes a catalyst for the exploration of innovative ideas and for the promotion of a holistic perspective on contemporary issues. Interdisciplinarity is not only a modern trend in research, but also a necessity, the complexity of global phenomena requires the adoption of integrated approaches that go beyond the traditional boundaries of academic disciplines. From climate change to the digital revolution, sustainable solutions cannot be identified in disciplinary isolation.
This interdisciplinary approach not only encourages critical and creative thinking, but also creates opportunities for closer collaboration between researchers, institutions and communities. The conference provides an ideal setting to explore these synergies, bringing together students and masters from various fields of study. Globalization, on the other hand, is a reality that fundamentally transforms the way science is produced, disseminated and applied. Rapid flows of information, mobility of researchers and cross-border collaborations enable an unprecedented acceleration of scientific progress, however, this acceleration comes with significant challenges: cultural uniformity, inequalities in access to resources and fierce competition for funding and academic recognition.
Through its theme, the conference invites participants to critically analyze the impact of globalization on science, discussing aspects such as:
• Epistemological diversity and the danger of methodological uniformity;
• The impact of global technologies on research;
• Ethics of science in a global context.
Students and masters are the future of the academic community and science. Through their active involvement in such events, they contribute not only to the advancement of knowledge, but also to the shaping of an inclusive and innovative academic culture. The conference thus becomes a space of inter-generational dialogue, where new ideas meet the experience and wisdom of mentors. The preface of this volume wants to emphasize the importance of a scientific approach that allows the approach from the perspective of inter-disciplinarity and globalization, the event at "Dimitrie Cantemir" University in Târgu Mureș is proof that science can be a universal language, but also an expression of human diversity.
We hope that this conference will inspire participants to bravely and creatively tackle the challenges of the future, building bridges of knowledge across disciplines, cultures and generations. The Conference of Students and Masters, held under the aegis of the theme "Science between interdisciplinarity and globalization," represents a remarkable opportunity for exploring academic diversity and for promoting collaboration between fields such as law, psychology, geography, economic sciences and medicine.
This event creates a conducive framework for the exchange of ideas, capitalizing on the interdisciplinary perspective and encouraging innovation in the context of the challenges of globalization. Through the valuable contributions of the participants, the conference not only enriches knowledge, but also inspires future generations of specialists to approach the complexity of the contemporary world with responsibility and creativity, demonstrating that, "True science is not limited to the boundaries of a single discipline; it lives on the exchange of ideas and the ability to respond to global challenges.” – Jürgen Habermas.
Univ. Lect. Doina David