Issue 6 / 2019 
Investigation of the effect of cotton knitted fabric structure of babywear on moisture management properties
Authors: SERAP BILTEKIN, AYCA GURARDA
Pages: 495-501
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1658
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
In recent years, baby clothing has become an important role in the garment sector. The increasing importance of baby
clothing, along with the new designs, different fabric structures, accessories and clothing comfort is required to develop.
Due to the increasing importance given to baby health in the world, babywears have to be manufactured from materials
that are not harmful to health in accordance with the standards.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of cotton knitted fabrics structure of babywear on moisture
management properties. For this reason, moisture management properties (wetting time, absorption rate, spreading
speed, accumulative one-way transport capability (OWTC) and overall moisture management capability (OMMC)) of
cotton knitted fabrics of different structures which are widely used in babywear have been examined. Moisture
management tester was used for liquid transport of the knitted fabric samples.
As a result of the study, it is observed that single jersey fabric had higher OMMC values than these of interlock and 1x1
rib knitted fabrics. Regarding the effect of yarn thickness, liquid transport increased with decreasing yarn thickness in
general. Regarding the effect of fabric weight and fabric thickness, liquid transport decreased with increasing weight and
thickness in general. Negative correlations were observed between fabric weight, fabric thickness and overall moisture
management capability.
Keywords: babywear, moisture management, cotton, knitted
Citation: Biltekin, S., Gurarda, A., Investigation of the effect of cotton knitted fabric structure of babywear on moisture management properties, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 495-501, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1658
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Article: Development of floating treatment wetlands with plant-bacteria partnership to clean textile bleaching effluent
Authors: MUHAMMAD TUSIEF QAMAR, HUSSAN MALIK MUMTAZ, MUHAMMAD MOHSIN, HAFIZ NAEEM ASGHAR, MUHAMMAD IQBAL, MAHMOOD NASIR
Pages 502-511
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1679
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Treatment of textile wastewater prior to its discharge into the environment is a highly concerned issue of the industry.
The current established methods in textile industry for effluent treatment are typically high in cost, require range of
chemicals along with the generation of concentrated hazardous sludge. It is therefore inevitable to look for economical
and eco-friendly ways to treat textile wastewater. Hence, the present study was endeavored to develop green, chemical
free and sustainable bacteria inoculated plant based technique for remedying textile bleaching effluents. A lab scale
floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) system was developed and implemented for remediation of H2O2 based textile
bleaching wastewater. This system was designed by vegetating two free floating aquatic plants Eichhomiacrassipes and
Pistia stratiotes. The performance of this system was enhanced by inoculating two pollutant degrading and plant growth
promoting bacteria, Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis. The efficacy of this bacterial augmented FTWs system was
assessed by monitoring physicochemical parameters of treated wastewater. A substantial decrease in pH, EC, TDS,
TSS, BOD and COD was noted. This stamped the effectiveness of this sustainable technique to treat textile effluents.
Keywords: waste water treatment, textile bleaching effluent, floating treatment wetlands, plant-bacteria synergy, plant
growth promoting bacteria
Citation: Qamar, M.T., Mumtaz, H.M., Mohsin M., Asghar, H.N., Iqbal, M., Nasir, M., Development of floating treatment wetlands with plant-bacteria partnership
to clean textile bleaching effluent, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 502-511, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1679
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Article: Investigating the effect of self-cleaning treatment on the air permeability, stain removal and water repellency properties of functionalized double jacquard woven upholstery fabrics
Authors: DUYGU YAVUZKASAP AYAKTA, NAZLI CAGLAR CINPERI, HAKAN ÖZDEMIR
Pages 512-518
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1483
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Self-cleaning is the important and required function for the upholstery fabrics. At this research, which was not studied in
the references, nano Ti02 coating was appliqued on 18 double faced woven fabrics produced with jacquard weaving
technique with three different weft density, two different raw materials of warp yarns that are polyester and rayon, three
different face weave pattern under the same conditions by using sol-gel method. All fabrics were stained with the same
amount of coffee. Self-cleaning efficiency of the applied fabrics were tested at spectrophotometer by using KIS
(Colour/Strength) values after waiting 6, 12 and 24 hours under artificial sunlight and stain removal ratios were
calculated. The effects of the fibre type, weft setting and weave pattern on the air permeability of upholstery fabrics were
investigated by variance analysis by means of Minitab 17.0. Ti02 application caused air permeability reduction of
18-40% in polyester warp fabrics and 30-47% in rayon warp fabrics. It was seen that self-cleaning property can be got
at double faced polyester/cotton and rayon/cotton fabrics by using nano Ti02. After 24 hours sunlight exposure, the
average stain removal rates were fo und as 74.8% for polyester warp fabrics and 66.7% for rayon warp fabrics. Also, it
has been observed that Ti02 application imparts hydrophobic properties to all rayon and polyester warp fabrics.
Keywords: double woven fabrics, nanoTi02 self-cleaning, sol-gel method, fabric construction, air permeability, stain
removal ratio, contact angle
Citation: Ayakta, D.Y., Cinperi, N.C., Özdemir, H., Investigating the effect of self-cleaning treatment on the air permeability, stain removal and water repellency properties of functionalized double jacquard woven upholstery fabrics, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 512-518, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1483
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Article: A new method: the usage of natural zeolite as a killer chemical for hydrogen peroxide during the hydrogen peroxide bleaching
Author: CANDAN AKCA
Pages 519-522
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1523
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
In the study, the usage possibility of natural zeolite as hydrogen peroxide killer during the hydrogen peroxide bleaching
was investigated. Natural zeolite from Gordes region with 30 μm particle size was used during the hydrogen peroxide
bleaching of the cotton fabric as a hydrogen peroxide killer agent. ICP-MS elemental analysis of the natural zeolite was
performed. Hydrogen peroxide concentration of the bleaching liquor was performed by quantitative analysis. It was seen
that natural zeolite is so efficient to decrease in hydrogen peroxide concentration in the bleaching bath. It is thought that
natural zeolite can be an alternative to antiperoxide enzymes and the other hydrogen peroxide killers which are
commonly used in the industry.
Keywords: natural zeolite, hydrogen peroxide, bleaching, antiperoxide enzyme, peroxide titration, ICP-MS
Citation: Akca, C., A new method: the usage of natural zeolite as a killer chemical for hydrogen
peroxide during the hydrogen peroxide bleaching, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 519-522, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1523
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Article: Fire safety in textile industries- A Review
Authors: PONNUSAMY VENKATARAMANAN, PAULRAJ PRATHAP, PALANISAMY SIVAPRAKASH, KANCHANA SIVAPRAKASH
Pages 523-526
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1615
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Over the past decades, textile industries are playing an important role in the Indian economy, and moreover it is the
second largest revenue source for the country. The textile industry is the only industry that offers massive employment
for both skilled and unskilled labour. Fire accidents cost hundreds of workers lives and livelihoods along with huge
equipment and material loss. The stipulation of proper safety system would be the only option to increase the production
rate and quality of the product which in turn amplify the profit and good will of the company. In spite of various initiatives
taken to prevent fire accidents in the textile industry, there are still a significant number of fire occurrences in this
industry. Fire accident is the major source of accident in case of textile industries, and preventing the fire accident would
be the first and foremost choice and also it is mandatory to alleviate the fire accidents to safe guard raw materials and
employees. This paper presents a review on various hazards in textile industries. This article intends at studying each
of these issues in textile industries, along with the existing possible solutions for these problems. This study is essential
in exposing safety concerns in factories around the world.
Keywords: cotton, machinery, risk, combustion, precaution
Citation: Venkataramanan, P., Prathap, P., Sivaprakash, P., Sivaprakash, K., Fire safety in textile industries – A Review, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 523-526, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1615
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Article: Bivariate analysis of the hydrophobic textiles obtained by plasma treatment
Authors: RALUCA MARIA AILENI, SILVIA ALBICI, LAURENTIU DINCA, LILIOARA SURDU
Pages 527-532
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1476
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
This paper presents aspects concerning the bivariate analysis of the textiles surfaces treated by RF plasma technologies
(Ar RF plasma and SF6 RF plasma) to obtain the hydrophobic effect. Besides this, it was studied the remnant or
temporary hydrophobic effect obtained by polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thin-film by physical vapor deposition (PVD)
technique and SF6 RF plasma technique. In this paper, there are presented the bivariate analysis of the parameters and
characterization of hydrophobic textile samples (cotton 100% with mass 401 g/m2) by investigation of the water contact
angle using the device VCA OPTIMA and resistance to surface wetting by James Heal spray tester. The morphological
modification of the textile was evaluated by scanning electron microscope with magnification x8000. Following these
investigations there has been observed that the treatment with polytetrafluoroethylene is even more harmful to the
environment, offering a hydrophobic effect resistant in time, for approximative 101 days, and the treatment by SF6 RF
plasma confer a temporary effect for 24 hours.
Keywords: plasma, bivariate analysis, hydrophobicity, contact angle, resistance to surface wetting
Citation: Aileni, R.M., Albici, S., Dinca, L., Surdu, S., Bivariate analysis of the hydrophobic textiles obtained by plasma treatment, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 527-532, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1476
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Article: Aspects concerning the mathematical distribution of metal microparticles on the textile surfaces with electroconductive properties obtained by printing method
Authors: RALUCA MARIA AILENI, LAURA CHIRIAC, ELENA PERDUM, ELENA CORNELIA MITRAN, LILIOARA SURDU
Pages 533-537
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1605
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
This paper presents the aspects concerning the mathematical distribution of metal microparticles on the textile surfaces
to model the electroconductive properties of the textiles obtained by a printing method using electroconductive paste
based on polyethylene glycol (PEG)/polyurethane (PU) and micro/nanoparticle (nickel, silver, and copper). A direct
relationship between surface conductivity and surface pH and an inverse relation surface resistance and pH was
observed. Besides this, in this paper, we analyzed the dependences between conductivity, pH and surface resistance
by using covariance between two vectors (cov(pH, Rs), cov(C, pH), cov(C, Rs)). The purpose of this research is to
define a particles distribution that could be useful in establishing the correct distribution of the microparticles for obtaining
the surface with antistatic/dissipative, and conductive properties for sensors or electromagnetic shields.
Keywords: textiles, electroconductive, plasma technology, microwave, printing, coating, padding
Citation: Aileni, R.M., Chiriac, L., Perdum, E., Mitran, E.C., Surdu, L., Aspects concerning the mathematical distribution of metal microparticles on the textile surfaces with electroconductive properties obtained by printing method, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 533-537, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1605
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Article: Predicting the fabric width of single jersey cotton knitted fabric using appropriate software
Authors: I. BHUVANESHWARRI, A. TAMILARASI
Pages 538-546
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1597
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Prediction of any property of the material has attracted the attention of many scientists all over the world in order to
produce better products. Information Technology (IT) field has many applications and plays dominant role in the
production of various products in the industry. Knitted fabric should satisfy a number of requirements of consumer. Fabric
width is a very important property which affects knitted fabric comfort properties. The deviation from the fabric width will
either lead to more consumption of raw material or affect profit of the company. Hence, controlling the width of the fabric
has an adverse effect on company's profit and usage of raw materials. An investigation of the prediction of the width of
the single jersey cotton knitted fabric in a fully relaxed state using Data mining technique in Rough set Computational
based Priority Prediction Model (RCPPM) is reported. The inputs were yarn count, machine diameter, required GSM,
machine gauge, actual yarn count, lea weight, lea strength, twist multiplier, loop length, course per em, wales per em,
length shrinkage, width shrinkage, and fabric width. The real-time textile dataset consisted of 7,505 single jersey cotton
knitted fabric samples. The results showed that the fabric width obtained by using aforesaid model was found to yield
very accurate values and compared favourably with the measured ones. This study will lead to the production of the
knitted fabric with better comfort and dimensional stability.
Keywords: data mining, dimensional stability, IT, prediction model, rough set, textile dataset
Citation: Bhuvaneshwarri, I., Tamilarasi, A., Predicting the fabric width of single jersey cotton knitted fabric using appropriate software, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 538-546, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1597
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Article: Creativity, innovation and future- the key points regarding the "architecture" for the production of agro-textiles
Authors: EFTALEA CĂRPUȘ, ANGELA DOROGAN, MIHAI-GABRIEL MATACHE, VALENTIN VLĂDUȚ, ADRIANA MUSCALU
Pages 547-551
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1624
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
The twenty-first century represents the period of the most remarkable discoveries and transformations of the human
civilization, but also the period of the most important changes regarding the evolution of the environment. At the present
stage of the evolution of the society, the knowledge of the behaviour of the world economy cannot be conceived outside
the environmental approach, as a system, structure and dynamics, its connections and implications on life on earth.
Agriculture is an important source of emission of two greenhouse gases with a significant share in the influence of the
global warming process. The key to protecting the environment from the harmful effects of widespread and unsafe farming
practices is through implementing sustainable practices. Sustainable agriculture incorporates both the conservation of
available resources and the use of agricultural practices aimed at protecting the environment.
Given the increasing awareness of the environment and the specific knowledge of the various interdisciplinary
technologies, special attention has been paid to unconventional technical applications, such as the use of textile
structures in the agriculture and horticulture sectors to increase the quality and efficiency of agro-food products in terms
of ensuring a healthy environment, social economic equity and a profitable economy. In this context, the textile sector and the field of technical textiles, through the potential of functionalities, can make a
special contribution to achieving a level of coherence between agriculture, environment and rural development through
the intelligent and sustainable capitalization of agricultural lands and labour force.
For agro-textiles - weight domain for the technical textile sector - design is a problem-solving approach, based on
common human technical/scientific skills or knowledge, which starts from understanding and observing the phenomena
of the field in which these textile elements/products will be used. In this sense, the paper presents the logical matrix
regarding the interactions between the problems that need to be solved, the elements that can influence the studied
phenomenon the functions that the designed product has to fulfill and the effects produced by its use under real
conditions of use.
Keywords: agro-textiles, sustainability, interaction
Citation: Cărpuș, E., Dorogan, A., Matache, M.-G., Vlăduț, V., Muscalu, A., Creativity, innovation and future ‒ the key points regarding the “architecture” for the production of agro-textiles, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 547-551, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1624
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Article: The study of 3Rs - Reuse, Repair, and Redesign at Swedish recycling mall
Authors: MANOJ KUMAR PARAS, LARS HEDEGARD, ANTONELA CURTEZA, RUDRAJEET PAL, YAN CHEN, LICHUAN WANG
Pages 552-556
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1554
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
The shopping mall concept has emerged to provide unique mall facets to satisfy consumers that search for the ultimate
shopping experience. Under one roof different sellers are assembled together with food outlets and entertainment to
fulfill the requirements of consumers. Gradually an awareness of over-consumption has risen together which calls for
reuse activities that reduce the consumption of new products. As an answer to the concept of a mall for sustainable
practice, a recycling mall has been developed in Eskilstuna, Sweden. This study has been undertaken to understand
the practice of the recycling mall and its encompassing reverse value chain activities. This is primarily done in two
phases i.e., first to understand the backend operations by visiting collecting and sorting facilities and secondly to
comprehend the perspectives of the management team by interviewing them. The findings from the current study
suggest that the unique concept of recycling mall create a positive awareness among the customers to reuse, repair and
redesign used products. An individual gets a unique experience to donate and purchase clothes, sports equipment, and
construction material under one roof.
Keywords: upcycling, redesign, reuse, repair, clothes
Citation: Paras, M.K., Hedegård, L., Curteza, A., Pal, R., Chen, Y., Wang, L., The study of 3Rs – Reuse, Repair, and Redesign at Swedish recycling mall, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 552-556, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1554
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Article: Computer aided design of knitted and woven fabrics and virtual garment simulation
Authors: LILIANA INDRIE, MEHMET METE MUTLU, NILAY ORK EFENDIOGLU, SIMONA TRIPA, PABLO DIAZ GARCIA, MIQUEL SOLER
Pages 557-563
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1659
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Pattern cutting, sizing and fit are major issues for the clothing brands. All fashion companies are interested on how the
product will fit their target customers and this involves making samples that eventually will not look or fit as per the
desired design. 3D technology solutions are truly the best to deal with the existing needs of clothing manufacturers in
order to diminish the costs and time of the sampling process, to improve the quality and reduce the rejects. In this study,
the authors used automation techniques like computer pattern design, computer aided fabric production and 3D
Simulation software. Two different fabrics (woven and knitted) were designed and produced. Then their material
properties which have to be known by the 3D simulation were determined by official and in-house standards. Finally, 3D
visualizations of dresses were created by using pattern and material data of the fabrics. By this study we were able to
explain the product development route, from fabric design to garment prototype by using computers, for the companies
willing to benefit from the advantages of computer aided design and manufacture.
Keywords: 3D, garment design, garment simulation, woven fabric, knitted fabric
Citation: Indrie, L., Mutlu, M.M., Efendioglu, N.O., Tripa, S., Garcia, P.D., Soler, M., Computer aided design of knitted and woven fabrics and virtual garment simulation, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 557-563, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1659
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Article: Numerical simulation of the effect of flow field in swirl nozzle spinning on yarn performance
Authors: JIANG YAN, HUA QIU
Pages 564-571
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1422
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
Swirl nozzle spinning is an effective method to reduce ring-spun yarn hairiness due to device structure and vortex
characteristics. This study establishes a computational domain of a swirl nozzle comprising an air inlet channel and a
yarn channel to investigate the characteristics of the vortex in the swirl nozzle and the effects of inlet pressure on the
wrapped force of the yarn. Simulation results show that the airflow rotates clockwise toward the two yarn entrance
directions; moreover, the pressure at the central area of the yarn channel is lower than that of the surrounding area,
which is good for the yarns steady movement and free fibers wrapping on the yarn surface into the yarn body. When
the inlet pressure is high, the pressure spreading to each section of the yarn channel is also high. When the difference
between the pressure near the inner wall and the yarn axis is high, the yarn surface has added high pressure, and the
velocity and its fluctuation are also high. Experiment result reveals that 0.2 MPa is sufficient in significantly reducing yarn
hairiness and that operating the nozzle under a low air pressure is economical. Thus, the numerical simulation can
provide the theoretical as well as quantitative reference for the vortex tube design in the coming future.
Keywords: swirl nozzle, vortex, hairiness, free fiber, inlet pressure
Citation: Yan, J., Qiu, H., Numerical simulation of the effect of flow field in swirl nozzle spinning on yarn performance, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 564-571, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1422
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Article: The impact of intellectual capital, organizational capabilities, and innovation on firm performance of textile sector: a moderating effect of GSP Plus
Authors: MUHAMMAD ZIA-UR-REHMAN, SAJJAD AHMAD BAIG, MUHAMMAD ABRAR, MUHAMMAD HASHIM, FIZA AMJAD, IRFAN AHMAD BAIG, MUHAMMAD USMAN
Pages 572-578
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1632
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between intellectual capital, organizational capabilities,
Innovations and firm performance through the moderating role of GSP Plus status. The findings show that intellectual
capital, organizational capabilities, and Innovations have a significant impact on firm performance. Additionally, the GSP
Plus moderates the relationship between intellectual capital and firm performance. The GSP Plus also moderates the
relationship between Innovation and firm performance. However, GSP Plus does not moderate the relationship between
organizational capabilities and firm performance. The findings of this study would guide the textile exporters to
understand how to enhance a firm's performance by giving preference to the intellectual capitals, Organizational
Capabilities and Innovations and how to utilize the GSP Plus status effectively.
Keywords: GSP Plus, intellectual capital, performance, Organizational Capabilities
Citation: Zia-Ur-Rehman, M., Baig, S.A., Abrar, M., Hashim, M., Amjad, F., Baig, I.A., Usman, M., The impact of intellectual capital, organizational capabilities and innovation on firm performance of textile sector: a moderating effect of GSP Plus, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 572-578, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1632
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Article: The specific elements of strategic human resources management for competitive business development
Authors: MARIAN NASTASE, NICOLAE BIBU, ANCA-IOANA MUNTEANU, ILEANA MIRCIOI (VALIMAREANU), MARGARETA STELA FLORESCU
Pages 579-586
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1749
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
The current business environment, characterized by a high degree of uncertainty and unpredictability, has led to a sharp
increase in competitiveness. The key to the success of any organization in the current period lies in its human resources,
the only ones capable of identifying unique and creative solutions to face the threats existing in the environment and to
seize existing opportunities. Emphasis should be placed on transforming them and the Human Resources Department
into true strategic partners of organizations and on implementing a strategic human resources management.
The present paper aims to identify the extent to which, at the level of the organizations from the Western Region of
Romania, such elements have been adopted that will contribute to their competitive development. The textile industry is
an important sector that has powerful impact over the economic and social development of a region or country. Its long
term development depends not only on the business characteristics, but especially on the strategic decisions and
approaches, with direct results in terms of profitability, jobs creation and integration with other economic sectors.
Therefore, in our research we introduced in the sample companies from this dynamic field.
The results of the study showed that the tendency of appreciation of their existence in organizations is wide spread. In
the same time, it was confirmed that the existence of a strategic human resources management in organizations is
conditioned by the strategic use of human resources practices, in the long term, in order to contribute to the achievement
of the general business objectives. Also, in order for the human resources strategy to bring its contribution to the
realization of the general business strategy, there is a need for human resources activities that are aligned with the
company's objectives.
Without claiming that the study carried out is an exhaustive one, we consider that the information presented are unique
and can be useful for those interested.
Keywords: human resources, strategic human resources practices, business strategy, human resources strategy, strategic human resources management, competitive advantage
Citation: Nastase, M., Bibu, N., Munteanu, A.-I., Mircioi (Valimareanu), I., Florescu, M.S., The specific elements of strategic human resources management for competitive business development, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 579-586, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1749
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Article: Assessment of the research field in the European universities and analysis of the research projects impact on academic performance
Authors: MARGARETA STELA FLORESCU, ADRIANA ANA MARIA DAVIDESCU, MIHAELA MOSORA,
CRISTINA ALPOPI, MARIAN NASTASE
Pages 587-596
DOI: 10.35530/IT.070.06.1753
Published online: December 2019
Abstract
The research concept refers to the search for information; it can be defined as a scientific and systematic search for
relevant information on a particular topic. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation. Some consider research
to be a movement, a movement from knowledge to ignorance. In this sense, the article allows to carry out an evaluation
of the field of research within the universities of Europe regarding the research process in the university environment
and the impact of the research projects on the academic performances. Bucharest University of Economic Studies have
been involved in different scientific research projects in order to foster the modernization of the textile field, to create a
favourable environment for the textile companies where they can develop their activities, implicitly supporting a
sustainable development of this industry. One of the strategic directions for such development was to design and support
the development of clusters for competitiveness in this field. Through this paper, we have conducted an in-depth analysis
of the impact of research projects in the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in the period 2014-2018, using the
propensity score method and performing a descriptive analysis of the data. One of the main results obtained, which is
also consistent with the literature, is that research projects in the academic environment have a significant impact on the
performance index h, the coefficient of the variable h index being statistically positive and significant. Thus, with an
increase in the number of teachers benefiting from research projects, index h will also register an increase at the level
of each individual. Funding based on academic performance can widen the gap between research and teaching.
Therefore, the quality measurement instruments of the research should be treated with greater indulgence, as it is not
possible to describe the contributions of an individual in a certain field of research based on simple numerical values.
Keywords: academic research, evaluation, best practices, performance, research projects, impact
Citation: Florescu, M.S., Davidescu, A.A.M., Mosora, M., Alpopi, C., Nastase, M., Assessment of the research field in the European universities and analysis of the research projects impact on academic performance, In: Industria Textila, 2019, 70, 6, 587-596, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.070.06.1753
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