WoodEMA 2026
  Conference opening

  WoodEMA 2026
  Invited papers

• Gejdoš, P., Simanová, Ľ.
  The Impact of Creating Specific Stocks of Lumber on the Performance and Quality of Supply and Storage Processes in Wood Processing Enterprises in Slovakia
• Parobek, J., Kapsdorferová, Z., Dzian, M., Čeryová, D., Maťová, H.
  Embedding Eco-Innovations in Wood-Processing Companies (pdf )
• Jošt, M., Oblak, L., Kropivšek, J., Goropečnik, L., Zupančič, A., Bizjak Govedič, T., Likar, B., Valentinčič, E.
  Export Practices and Market Orientation of Slovenian Wood and Furniture Companies (pdf )

  WoodEMA 2026
  Sustainability, Circular Economy and Bioeconomy

• Pozharevska, R., Bacheva, S.
  Biotechnologies in the Woodworking and Furniture Industry in the Republic of Bulgaria – Current Problems of Their Accounting Presentation
• Chaparov, B.
  Industrial Parks and Circular Economy: Assessment of Resource Efficiency in the Forest Sector
• Neykov, N., Stoyanov, T., Kitchoukov, E.
  Material Flows Analysis of Timber and Wood-Residue Streams in Bulgaria: Evidence From MFA and Sankey Modelling (pdf )
• Ivanova, R. P., Mateeva, Z.
  Sustainable Management and Control of Forest Exploitation in Bulgaria
• Pirc Barčić, A., Kovačević, D., Crnojević, J., Perić, I., Klarić, K., Motik, D., Vukman, K., Jelačić, D.
  Analysis of Resource Management: Wood Waste Trends in the EU and Croatia as a Basis for Circular Business Models Development (pdf )
• Slavova, G.
  The Historical and Contemporary Development of the Forestry Sector in Bulgaria, a Comparison With Other Balkan and European Countries, and Opportunities for Its Future Development
• Mihailova, M., Gandeva, R., Kabadzhova, M.
  From Forests to Food Systems: Ecosystem Services and the Resilience of Agricultural Landscapes in Bulgaria
• Kirechev, D., Stoyanova, A.
  Practices for Integrating Wood and Woody Crops to Increase the Sustainability of Agriculture (pdf )
• Gejdoš, M., Potkány, M.
  Phytopathogenic Risks in Biomass-Based Heating: Implications for Wood Chip Supply Chains and Regulatory Frameworks (pdf )
• Kánová, M., Lesníková, P., Potkány, M.
  Structural Changes in the Bioeconomy in EU Countries
• Palátová, P., Dudík, R., Hájek, M.
  Is „Current Bioeconomy" in Czechia Supporting the Forest-Based Sector? (pdf )
• Daskalov, T., Krasteva, N., Potebnya, A.
  Enhancing Water Footprint Communication in the Wood-Processing Industry Through Gamification (pdf )
• Todorova, D., Gergova, N., Evtimova, M.
  Bioeconomy and Green Economy: Perspectives, Education and Application in the Forest Industry
• Mileva, S.
  The Twin Transition in Forestry and Agribusiness: Workforce Capacity as Catalyst or Constraint?
• Markova, S.
  Increasing Urban Tree Planting Success Under Climate Change Through Smart Farming Technologies
• Blazheva, V.
  Bioeconomy in Action: Prospects for the Utilization of Forest Residues
• Kaputa, V., Synák-Varga, M.
  The Forestry and Wood-Based Sector in the European Bioeconomy: A Country Comparison Based on Gross Added Value
• Kusiak, W., Sarniak, Ł., Wanat, L.
  The Forest in Conflict With Ecology: A Need to Verify Development Priorities or Just an Ecological Forest Economy?
• Sarniak, Ł., Wieruszewski, M., Wanat, L.
  Rethinking Wood: Development Strategies in the Bioeconomy Era – The Case of the Wood-Based Sector in Poland (pdf )

  WoodEMA 2026
  Economics, Finance and Investment

• Petrova, S.
  Contribution of Wood Products Trade to Economic Development: Evidence from European Union Countries in the Context of the Bioeconomy
• Sabcheva, G.
  Wood Processing Financial Sustainability in Circular Bioeconomy
• Blagoev, D.
  Bioeconomy Innovations: The Impact of Electricity Markets on the Development of Biobased Wood Products
• Yatsukh, O., Tsap, V., Zhuravlova, I., Borkovych, V.
  Financial Support for the Development of Forest Bioeconomy: EU Experience and Ukrainian Practice
• Manolov, T.
  Working Capital Management and Profitability in Bulgarian Forest- Based Enterprises: Implications for Bioeconomy Development
• Radev, D.
  Oil Price Shocks, Monetary Policy, and Bank Financing an the Wood- Based Bioeconomy
• Nováková, R., Plaksiuk, O., Yakushev, O.
  Investment Support for the Development of Bioeconomy in the Woodworking Industry: Challenges and Prospects

  WoodEMA 2026
  Management, Innovation and Business Performance

• Ventsislavova Georgieva, D., Asenov, E., Ranchev, G.
  The Evolution of Scientific Research on Control in the Forestry Sector (pdf )
• Antonova, K.
  Conceptual Model for the Integration of the Forest Sector Into Industrial Parks: Structure, Interactions, and Mechanisms
• Stamenkoska, A. M., Antovska, I., Meloska, Ž.
  Comparative Analysis of Resource Efficiency in Parquet Blank Production: Dedicated vs. By-Product Sawmilling Strategies (pdf )
• Marcineková, K., Janáková Sujová, A.
  Factors Influencing Firm Responses in Wood Product Markets: The Role of Business Agility
• Neykov, N., Dimchova, V., Popova-Terziyska, R.
  Innovation Efficiency in the European Wood-Processing and Production of Furniture Sectors: A DEA Approach With Undesirable Outputs (pdf )
• Loučanová, E., Nosáľová, M., Olšiaková, M.
  Integrating Green Economy Aspects Into Project Management Teaching
• Gejdoš, P.
  The Potential of Quality Management in Wood Processing Industry Enterprises in Slovakia in the Context of Enhancing Their Competitiveness
• Pauliková, A., Hrablik Chovanová, H.
  Implementation of Innovation Management in the Production of Wooden Components and Parts in the Automotive Industry (pdf )
• Pauliková, A., Nováková, R., Plaksiuk, O.
  New Aspects of Updating Quality Management According to ISO 9001 in the Context of International Wood Products Markets
• Chaparov, B.
  The Role of Industrial Properties in the Development of Bioeconomic Clusters in Bulgaria
• Angelova-Stanimirova, A.
  Towards Sustainable Forestry: A Systematic Review of Management Control Instruments
• Stoyanov, T., Neykov, N.
  Introducing an Innovative Model in Forestry: Integrating Risk, Economics, and Digitalization for Sustainable Forest Management (pdf )
• Hrablik Chovanová, H., Hirtl, M., Pauliková, A.
  Operational Research Methods for Hybrid Governance of Innovation Projects in Wood Product Markets
• Kirecheva, E.
  Latent Employee Resistance to Change in SMEs: Behavioural Indicators and Economic Implications in the Wood Processing and Furniture Industries
• Kružlicová, L., Halaj, D.
  A Conceptual Methodological Framework for Optimising Forest Biomass Supply Chains in Disturbance-Affected Areas: Illustrative Regional Context of Horehronie
• Richnák, P., Valachovičová, N.
  Electromobility in the Internal Logistics of Wood Processing Companies: Challenges, Opportunities and Implementation Perspectives
• Marinova Georgieva, T.
  Knowledge Transfer as a Strategic Factor for Innovation and Sustainable Growth in the Forestry Sector
• Marinova Georgieva, T.
  "Forest-as-a-Service" - The Innovative Alternative for Exploiting Natural Resources
• Marinova Georgieva, T., Ventsislavova Georgieva, D.
  Current Trends and Comparative Analysis of Innovation Activity in Forestry and Agriculture
• Kaputa, V., Pieniążek, A., Stopa, M.
  Entrepreneurship Under Environmental Protection: A Mindful Local Approach as a Path to Mutual Understanding?
• Rácz, A., Kaputa, V., Pieniążek, A.
  Project Management in the Carpathian Region: Issues and Challenges Affecting Locally Active Communities (pdf )

  WoodEMA 2026
  Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence

• Chaparov, B., Antonova, K.
  Industrial Parks in Bulgaria in the Conditions of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Digitalization, Smart Solutions and Sustainability
• Dombashov, R.
  Wood Markets in the Digital Bioeconomy: Modern Governance Models
• Kostyakova, A., Zakharova, N.
  Digital Timber Traceability, Eiti Reporting and Eudr Compliance as Tools for Managing Ukraine's Forest Sector in the Context of the Bioeconomy
• Wanat, L., Sarniak, Ł.
  Assessing the Competitiveness of Wood-Based Businesses in the Digital Age
• Wanat, L.
  The Data-Driven Forest: Ethical and Socio-Economic Dilemmas in Wood- Based Bioeconomy Policy Within the Web of Big Data
• Sakhno, L., Trachova, D.
  Digitization of Auditing and Financial Control in the Bioeconomy: Ensuring Transparency and Efficiency in the Woodworking Industry
• Tománková, A., Habiňáková, E.
  AI in Wood Services: How Artificial Intelligence Changes Marketing Communications in the Furniture Industry
• Kyurova, V., Koyundzhiyska-Davidkova, B., Kyurova-Kalpakova, A.
  Digital Transformation in Furniture Enterprises in Bulgaria
• Ulewicz, R.
  Barriers and Enablers of Industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0 Implementation in the Furniture Industry

  WoodEMA 2026
  Markets, Trade, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

• Olšiaková, M., Loučanová, E., Nosáľová, M.
  Cultural Specifics and Their Influence on the Creation of Communication Policy in the Furniture Industry (pdf )
• Iliev, I.
  From Sustainable Practices to Market Competitiveness in Furniture Manufacturing MSMEs: Evidence From Bulgaria
• Lorincová, S., Osvaldová, M., Potkány, M.
  Consumer Attitudes Toward the Reuse of Wood
• Kollárová, D., Ungerová, M.
  Agenda-Setting in Marketing Communication
• Maťová, H., Parobek, J., Košútová, D.
  Is Familiarity with Fast Furniture Associated with Conscious Furniture Consumption? (pdf )
• Barborová, B., Paluš, H.
  Modelling Substitution in Coniferous Sawnwood Consumption in Slovakia (pdf )
• Wanat, L., Klimek, J. A., Sarniak, Ł.
  Wood Businesses on the Margins: The Wood-Based Micro-Market of the Socially Excluded – Pathology or Opportunity (pdf )
• Kitek Kuzman, M., Kariž, M., Galarco, S. P.
  Advancing Mycelium-Based Products: Perspectives for Wood Product Markets
• Nosáľová, M., Loučanová, E., Olšiaková, M.
  Ethical Boundaries in Furniture Advertising: Analysis of Public Complaints and Regulatory Findings in SR (pdf )
• Mikušová, S., Ježeková Havlíková, L.
  Linkedin and CEO Branding in the Slovak Wood Industry
• Pryadilina, N., Vlosky, R.
  An Overview of Forest Products Markets in the Sverdlovsk Region of Russia (pdf )
• Krasteva, N., Potebnya, A., Daskalov, T.
  Gamification in Marketing Communication of Sustainable Wood Products: Effects on Consumer Engagement, Perceived Sustainability and Purchase Intention
• Krasteva, N., Potebnya, A., Alexova, D., Daskalov, T.
  Gamified Cultural Heritage as a Driver for Sustainable Tourism and Forest-Based Sector Development: The Case of Gabrovo Region
• Ďurková, K., Habiňáková, E.
  The Role of User-Generated Content in Digital PR Communication in Individual Phases of the Customer Journey
• Zaharieva, G.
  Development of Wood Pellet Trade in the EU Bioeconomy: Bulgaria's Competitive Position Among CEE Countries
• Kirova, A., Todorova, D., Krastanov, K., Todorov, D.
  Global Timber Trade and the "Belt-and-Road" Initiative – An Effort to Broaden and Improve Green Logistical Chains

  WoodEMA 2026
  Policy, Legal Framework, ESG and Reporting

• Kostornoi, S., Tulai, O., Yatsukh, R.
  Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation of Wood Export and Import in Ukraine and the EU
• Simeonova, T.
  Information Asymmetry or Signal Ambiguity? Sustainability and Market Interpretation in Wood Product Markets
• Atanasov, A., Marinova, R.
  Beyond Compliance: Sustainability Reporting as a Competitive Tool for Wood Product Companies in the Emerging Bioeconomy
• Katsarski, N.
  Implementation of Green Skills in the Accounting Reporting and Tax Treatment of Residual Materials from Furniture Production
• Dzianová, L., Dzian, M., Paluš, H.
  ESG Communication Versus Silent Sustainability: Determinants of Voluntary Disclosure and Perceived Competitive Benefits in the Slovak Forest-Based Industry (pdf )
• Zhelev, Z.
  Fiscal Transparency: ESG Reporting and Tax Compliance in the Forest Sector
• Antovska, I., Meloska, Z., Stamenkovska, A. M., Antovska, K.
  The Impact of the CEFTA Agreement on Wood Furniture Export of the Republic of North Macedonia (pdf )
• Tsap, V., Yatsukh, O., Borkovych, V.
  Tax Incentives for the Development of Forest Bioeconomy: EU Experience and Opportunities for Ukraine in the Context of Global Digitalization
• Stancheva-Todorova, E.
  Double Materiality in the Wood-Based Sector: Evidence on Early ESRS Implementation
• Kostova, S.
  Audit-Based Approaches to Forest Industry Value Chains for Sustainable Management
• Petrović, S., Lazarević, A., Kalem, M.
  Regulatory Framework for Placing Wood Products on the European Union Market (pdf )

  WoodEMA 2026
  Wood in Architecture, Design and Interior

• Miloshevska Janakieska, M.
  The Role of Timber in Biophilic Design Patterns
• Miloshevska Janakieska, M.
  Knowledge and Perception of Wood and Engineered Wood Products in Architectural Education: A Case Study of Architecture Students at IBU (pdf )
• Ibrahimi, A.
  Why do Museums Rarely use Wood in Their Architecture
• Icev, M.
  The Importance of Woodcarving as a Community Project in 19th Century Architecture
• Umnkova-Rusev, B.
  Sustainable Interior Design Strategies in the Hospitality Sector: Balancing Environmental Impact and Guest Experience
• Grujoska-Kuneska, J.
  Timber as a Mediator Between the Historic Fabric and New Residential Inhabitation
• Shehabi, H.
  In(Out)Side: Wood as a Mediator of Structure and Experience in Contemporary Exhibition Architecture (pdf )
• Košútová, D., Bebej, D., Maťová, H., Uhrín, R.
  Pitched Timber Roofs from a Sustainability Perspective
• Kalisi, F.
  Influence of Wood Surface Quantity and Material Authenticity on User Perception in Interiors (pdf )
• Stasiak-Betlejewska, R.
  Innovative Technologies Used in Energy-Efficient Wooden Construction (pdf )

  WoodEMA 2026
  Technological Innovations in Production and Construction

• Pervan, D., Klarić, M., Klarić, K.
  Flexural Properties of Deep Eutetic Solvent (DES) Treated White Willow (Salix Alba L.)
• Ibrisevic, A., Obucina, M., Beljo Lucic, R., Mihulja, G.
  Influence of Tool Holder Design on Roughness of the Milled Plywood Surface (pdf )
• Klarić, M., Klarić, K., Dautanec, G., Pervan, D.
  Influence of UVA and UVC Irradiation on the Colour Changes of Beech Wood (Fagus Sylvatica L.)
• Grujoska, V.
  Timber as a Structural Material in the Age of Concrete
• Bašalić, M., Rustempašić, N., Obućina, M.
  Architectural Programming, Configuration and Construction of Modular Prefabricated Temporary Wooden Structures
• Hajdarević, S., Busuladžić, I., Bego, M., Martinović, S.
  Mechanical Properties of End-to-End Grain Tenon and Dowel Joints