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The paper presents the study done on the frame model technology used for adapting the bees the pedoclimate conditions of Romania. It is based on the observation done on four models, two widely used ones (Dadant and Layenes) and two models than provide conditions closer to the ones the bee hive experiences in nature (Warre and Dellon). Considering the current weather conditions and taking into account that bee family should have a strong development in the spring time to acquire a large quantity of bee forage in the first major harvesting of the year (harvesting canola), we concluded that the pattern of the hive most used in Romania (Dadant hive) no longer meets the requirements. To better understand the development of bee colonies in natural conditions, we began to study swarms of bees who have found shelter in hollow trees in the wilderness. By studding a swarm of bees that form a family in natural conditions (in a hollow tree and without any human intervention), we can see that they prefer a round enclosure and stat building combs from the top down. As bees begin to bring in nectar reserves, honeycomb building will continue so that the queen cans oviposition, while food reserves will be stored in the top of the hive. Bees prefer not to overcome the honeycombs with honey, and concentrate in the center where the area is more easily heated. Best results were observed in hives with an inner diameter of 25-35 cm and a height of 70-120 cm. If we take into account that the winter mat has a diameter of 26 to 30 cm, we can see that these families enclosures in the winter conditions were entirely occupied by the wintering ball and that the displacement occurred only vertically. Higher temperatures were observed above the wintering ball so than honey is kept a higher temperature, and thus keep its liquid state and be ready for consumption by the bees. If the temperature drops below a certain level and the bees only have food reserves in one side of the ball, they cannot move left or right to consume the honey and starve, even though they have food reserves in the hive. The conclusion reached after the research is that the Layens frame with the internal dimensions of 310x370 mm and a total area of 11.47 dm2 best suits this purpose, but the technology of the Layens frame model can be adapted to the pedoclimate conditions of Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The economic and financial situation of the past few years has shifted the balance against immigration, turning immigrants into a less desirable section of the labor force. The result was an increase in the discriminatory rhetoric and in the use of stereotypes that battered the already severed image of migrants and minority groups and reduced their chances in finding appropriate employment and work conditions. This paper is a case study on the manner in which migrants are represented in the Romanian written press which discusses the power the media have on shaping perceptions, especially as it often translates into increasing discriminatory and violent attitudes towards migrants. The study is based upon four research questions: In what manner are migrants represented in the Romanian media? How do general media practices affect reporting on migration issues? How is migrants' cultural identity communicated through the Romanian media? Is there a biased media discourse as regards emigration/immigration? The case study is based on two hypotheses: first, the use of stereotypes, prejudices and cliches by the media is determined by the type or amount of coverage and second, the use of specific themes, news frames and quotation patterns also influence the content of news delivered throug the media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]