Student conference 2026 - Ekonomikas un Kultūras augstskola

STUDENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: INVENTIO 2026

On 29 and 30 May 2026, the EKA University of Applied Sciences, in cooperation with Alberta College, organised the International Scientific Practical Student Conference “INVENTIO 2026”.

On 29 May, sections for international students and online sessions took place, while on 30 May the programme included keynote speeches, on-site sessions and creative workshops.

Best presentations:

29.05

FOREIGN STUDENTS’ SESSION I – IT

Nino Barjadze. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Data Protection Training Information Systems. (sc. sup. Maksims Žigunovs)
David Steban Sanabria Talero. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Development of a Responsive Website for “Café Friends” Coffee Shop (sc.sup. Andrejs Liepiņš)

FOREIGN STUDENTS SESSION II – Management and Economics

Harshani Masimbula Vidanalage, Meepura Liyanage, Sandul Rehan Yasasvi Siriwardana and Munaf, Ashfaq Ahamed. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Exploring Awareness of Non-Communicable Disease Risks and Motivation in Healthy Life Style Practices Among Working Professionals in Colombo, Sri Lanka (sc. sup. Vita Zariņa)

FOREIGN STUDENTS SESSION III – Business Administration

Ivane Aleksaia. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Impact of ESG Score on Company′s Performance in Fintech Industry (sc. sup. Kaspars Steinbergs)
Abdunabi Tilovov. EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Role of Human Capital in Improving Service Quality in Telecom Companies in Uzbekistan (sc. sup. Ksenija Ijevļeva)

FOREIGN STUDENTS SESSION IV – Cultural Management

Abraham Edet Akpan. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Stakeholder Engagement in International Cultural Project Management: Latvian-Nordic Network (sc. sup. Kaspars Šteinbergs)

ONLINE SESSION I – Interior Design

Sanija Ērgle, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Specific Features and Design of Smart Home Interiors. (sc. sup. Lauma Kokoreviča)

ONLINE SESSION II – Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Economics

Marina Kuzminova, Alberta College. Development of Strategic Guidelines for a Clothing Printing Company. (sc. sup. Sandra Tetere)
Beatrise Šumahere, Austra Peltmane, Natālija Ļistopada, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Demand for the Development and Tailoring of Specialised Tracksuits for Dancers in Latvia. (sc. sup. Vita Zariņa)

ONLINE SESSION III – Law

Anatolijs Seredickis, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Legal Framework for the Acceptance and Acquisition of Inheritance in Latvia. (sc. sup. Dace Ūdriņa)

30.05

SESSION I – Information Technologies

Toms Trankalis, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Research on the Computer Network of a Financial Sector Company. (sc. sup. Roberts Glaudiņš)

SESSION II – Management Studies and Human Resource Management

Laura Paskalova, Angelina Filipova, Gvido Miezis, EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Effectiveness of the Housing Assistance System in Latvian Municipalities: Governance Challenges and Proposals for Regulatory Improvement. (sc. sup. Ilona Lejniece)
Linda Šilska, EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Role of a Quality Management System in Improving the Operations of Real Estate Management Companies. (sc. sup. Jānis Pildavs).

SESSION III – Accounting and Financial Management

Indra Greitāne, Jolanta Klēviņa, Kristīne Ālmane, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Amendments to Article 41 of the Value Added Tax Law: Increasing the Standard VAT Rate of 21% by Two Percentage Points. (sc. sup. Tatjana Daudiša and Edgars Čerkovskis)

SESSION IV – Cultural Studies

Sintija Ruskule, EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Active Minority: Concentration of Participation among Members of Youth Organisations. (sc. sup. Jeļena Budanceva)

SESSION V – Social and Well-Being Studies

Kitija Čemme, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Perceptions of Different Age Groups Regarding the Most Important Values in Relationships. (sc. sup. Jeļena Budanceva)

SESSION VI – Marketing and Public Relations

Annija Sāra Maļinovska, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Young People’s Choice of Perfume as an Element of Self-Expression and Social Identity. (sc. sup. Jeļena Budanceva)

SESSION VII – Law

Jānis Dreimanis, EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Role of the State President’s 2025 Initiative in Promoting Voter Participation. (sc. sup. Elvis Dibaņins)

SESSION VIII - Interior Design

Amanda Otto, EKA University of Applied Sciences. The Popularity and Aesthetic Interaction of Metal Furniture and Concrete Microcement in Contemporary Interiors. (sc. sup. Evija Skriba)

SESSION IX – Brand and Loyalty

Emīlija Zobena, EKA University of Applied Sciences. A University Mascot Keychain with a QR Code as a Student Guide. (sc. sup. Ksenija Miļča)

SESSION X – Game-Based Solutions in Financial Literacy

Vladislavs Malenkovs, Viktorija Koposova, EKA University of Applied Sciences. Game Prototype “Family Debt”. (sc. sup. Andris Aleksandrs Priedītis)

Student Conference 2026 Programme

Student Conference 2026 Photo Gallery

Organizational issues:

Dr.oec., assoc. prof. Jevgenija Dehtjare
EKA Scientific Institution
jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv

TEMPLATES

Abstract template

Paper template

STUDENTS′ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Collection of students scientific research papers consists of the EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) and Alberta College (AC) students and graduates′ state exam work fragments as well as articles submitted for the Students International Scientific Practical Conference.

The articles provide results of research in the fields of economics, finance, accountancy, management, linguistics, public relations, marketing, information and communication technologies, law etc.

Contacts:

Jeļena Titko, Vice-Rector for Science of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv

Natalya Soopa, Study Methodologist of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: administracija@eka.edu.lv

Students article collection, 2025 (VIII)

Students article collection, 2025 (VII)

Students article collection, 2025 (VI)

Students article collection, 2025 (V)

Students article collection, 2025 (IV)

Students article collection, 2025 (III)

Students article collection, 2025 (II)

Students article collection, 2025 (I)

Students article collection, 2024 (VII)

Students article collection, 2024 (VI)

Students article collection, 2024 (V)

Students article collection, 2024 (IV)

Students article collection, 2024 (III)

Students article collection, 2024 (II)

Students article collection, 2024 (I)

Students article collection, 2023 (VI)

Students article collection, 2023 (V)

Students article collection, 2023 (IV)

Students article collection, 2023 (III)

Students article collection, 2023 (II)

Students article collection, 2023 (I)

Students article collection, 2022 (IV)

Students article collection, 2022 (III)

Students article collection, 2022 (II)

Students article collection, 2022 (I)

Students article collection, 2021 (VIII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VI)

Students article collection, 2021 (V)

Students article collection, 2021 (IV)

Students article collection, 2021 (III)

Students article collection, 2021 (II)

Students article collection, 2021 (I)

Students article collection, 2020 (IV)

Students article collection, 2020 (III)

Students article collection, 2020 (II)

Students article collection, 2020 (I)

Students article collection, 2019 (IV)

Students article collection, 2019 (III)

Students article collection, 2019 (II)

Students article collection, 2019 (I)

Students article collection, 2018 (IV)

Students article collection, 2018 (III)

Students article collection, 2018 (II)

Students article collection, 2018 (I)

Students article collection, 2017 (III)

Students article collection, 2017 (II)

Students article collection, 2017 (I)

Students article collection, 2016

Students article collection, 2015

STUDENT CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PROCEEDINGS

Abstracts proceedings of the Students’ international scientific conference „Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice” contains paper abstracts that were presented in the conference sections:

FOREIGN STUDENTS’ SESSION
ONLINE SESSION
Information Technologies
Management Studies and Human Resource Management
Accounting and Financial Management
Cultural Studies
Social and Well-Being Studies
Marketing and Public Relations
Law
Interior Design
Brand and Loyalty
Game-Based Solutions in Financial Literacy

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences
Alberta College

Managing editor:
Jelena Titko, jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv

Contact information:
Natalya Soopa, administracija@eka.edu.lv

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"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2022. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2021. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2020. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2019. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2018. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2017. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

COLLECTION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF ART AND CREATIVE WORKS

The special edition “Student Research and Creative Activity 2020: Description of Students′ Creative Projects and Works of Art” of the International Scientific-Practical Conference “Student Research Activity: Theory and Practice” includes descriptions of the creative works and computer games developed by EKA study programs "Brand Design", “Interior Design” and “Computer Game Design”.

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences

Responsible editor:
Jeļena Titko, Dr.oec., professor of the EKA University of Applied Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science

Editor:
Ksenija Miļča, Mg.art., director of EKA study programs “Interior design” and "Brand design"

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2025

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2024

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2023

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2020

CONFERENCE ARCHIVE

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Year 2024 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2024

Year 2023 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2023

Year 2022 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2022