ECONOMICS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING
The research direction within social sciences covering such topics as the regularities of economic theory, the principles of the company′s operation and indicators of economic activity, economic processes in the company and the national economy, the international and local economic environment, digital economy, sustainable development, the development trends of the goods and services market, the competitive situation, business efficiency and the corporate environment, production process schemes, business plans, basics of business legislation; external and internal environmental factors, business development at the macro and micro level; company`s development strategy, tactical and operational goals; the indicators of the company′s economic activity, management of a multicultural team, communication, work coordination, employees motivation, marketing, such as market research, marketing planning, organization`s trade operations, service organization, personnel management, finance, information management systems, logistics, commercial and financial risks, compliance of the company′s work with the requirements of international legal acts and legal acts of the Republic of Latvia.
The main focus on research related to SDG8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth” and SDG 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”.
RESEARCH TEAM:
Research coordinator: Dr.oec. Jevgenija Dehtjare, Head of the Development of the Scientific Institution, Assistant Professor, Researcher, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia).
Certified Career Coach, member of Latvian Association of Economists, member of EUMMAS (European Marketing and Management Association) and NetworkIQ community. Graduated from Riga Technical University and worked at ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia) as Business Administration in Tourism program director, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and researcher. The author of more than 55 scientific papers in the field of economics, business, management, tourism, hospitality and education. She is a member of the editorial board of the “Dnipro Scientific Journal of Public Administration, Psychology, Law” and member of EKA etECH Conference organising committee.
E-mail: jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6859-2327
Research team members
Dr. oec. Jelena Titko, Researcher, Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1333-0941
Dr. oec. Oksana Lentjusenkova, Researcher, Rector, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-1534
Dr. oec. Vita Zariņa, Researcher, Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5580-6114
Dr. Kristine Uzule, Researcher, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-6069
PhD Kaspars Šteinbergs, Researcher, Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1506-128X
Dr. oec. Inga Šīna, Researcher, Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6362-6383
Dr. (DBA) Anna Svirina, Lecturer, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8598-558X
Dr. paed. Larisa Turuševa, Researcher, Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4134-7038
PhD. cand. Julija Mironova, Research Assistant, Lecturer, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3090-6220
MBA, Jeļena Budanceva, Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5205-476X
Mg. Nataļja Verina, Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2106-8314
Mg. Edgars Cerkovskis, Research Assistant, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5146-7167
Dr. Phil. Velga Vēvere, leading researcher, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9752-5353
Dr. oec. Tatjana Tambovceva, Researcher, Professor, Riga Technical University (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9516-1530
Ph.D. Viktorija Skvarciany, Professor, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8022-4124
CONFORMITY WITH THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS
- NAP2027 priority "Competitiveness of companies and material welfare”, Action directions –"Productivity, innovation and export", "Work and income", “Capital and business environment”, https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027_apstiprin%C4%81ts%20Saeim%C4%81_1.pdf
- UN Sustainable development goals - SDG8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth” https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal8 and SDG 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9
- RIS3
- Latvian ME “Science, technology development and innovation guidelines for 2021-2027” 2nd sub-goal. Increase innovation capacity, social and economic value of knowledge and research https://polsis.mk.gov.lv/documents/7053
- LR Economic policy priorities “Human capital development”, “Inclusion of Latvia in the economic policy and structural policy of the EU”, “Improving the business environment”, “Innovations and new technologies”, “Promotion of productive investments and exports”, “Competition policy”. https://www.em.gov.lv/lv/media/18864/download?attachment
OUTCOMES
Research papers:
- Vevere, V., Shina, I. (2023). The factors of green marketing affecting consumer purchase intention in Latvia, ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGY. RESOURCES. Proceedings of the 14th International Scientific and Practical Conference, June 15th – 16th, vol. 1, Rezekne, 240-245. https://doi.org/10.17770/etr2023vol1.7210
- Uzule, K. & Verina, N. (2023). Digital Barriers in Digital Transition and Digital Transformation: Literature Review. Economics and Culture, 20(1) 125-143. https://doi.org/10.2478/jec-2023-0011 ERIH+
- Titko, J., Bistrova, J., Budanceva, J., Uzule, K., Verina, N. (2023). Knowledge, attitude and behavior towards investments: pilot study on Latvian sample. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 11-12, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania, 229-236. https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2023.971
- Titko, J., Tambovceva, T., Atstaja, Dz., Lapinskaite, I., Solesvik, M., Svirina, A., Uzule, K. (2023). Attitude towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship among Students: Pilot Study in Latvia and Lithuania. TalTech Journal of European Studies, 13(1)/(37), 107-132. https://doi.org/10.2478/bjes-2023-0006 SCOPUS (Q2 - Sociology and Political Science)
- Linina, I., Vevere, V., Zvirgzdina, R. (2022). Evaluation of the use of influencers for the development of consumer satisfaction in the Baltic consumer goods market. 4th International Conference on Advanced Research Methods and Analytics (CARMA2022). Valencia: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, 129-137. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/CARMA2022.2022.15071
- Putthiwanit, C., Vevere, V. (2022). Understanding post-pandemic panic selling during Ukraine Russian conflict based on Thai companies listed in set100. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ”Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2022”, October 12-13, 2022, Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic, 1256-1262.
- Uzule, K., & Kuzmina-Merlino, I. (2022). The connection between an airport type and revenue structure at Baltic States airports. Aviation, 26(4), 183-194. WOS:000891292800001 Q3
- Zariņa, V., Svirina, A., Shina, I. & Uzule, K. (2022).The Relationship Between the Industry-Level Economic Development and Human Development in Latvia. Economics and Culture, 19(2) 70-80. https://doi.org/10.2478/jec-2022-0017 ERIH+
- Titko, J., Uzule, K., Zarina, V., Shina, I., Verina, N., Cerkovskis, E., Budanceva, J., Pildavs, J. (2022). Teaching financial literacy in a global economic era: the outcomes of learning experiment in Latvia. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference”Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2022”, October 12-13, 2022, Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic, 1539-1549.
- Cerkovskis, E., Gajdosikova, D., & Ciurlau, C. F. (2022). Capital structure theories: Review of literature. Ekonomicko-Manazerske Spektrum, 16(1), 12-24. dx.doi.org/10.26552/ems.2022.1.12-24 https://ems.uniza.sk/wp-content/uploads/EMS_1_2022_02_Cerkovskis_Gajdosikova_Ciurlau.pdf
- Titko, J., Uzule, K., Tambovceva, T., Koshkin, I., Verina, N., Radionovs, J., Liepins, A., (2023). Entrepreneurship competences for ICT students: Latvian and Kazakh samples. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 11-12, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania, 402-409. https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2023.1108
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltina, A. (2022). Assessing the Effects and Policy Interventions Amidst COVID-19 Crisis: Focus on Georgian SMES. In Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives (pp. 169-189). Springer, Cham. SCOPUS
- Svirina, A., Appalonova, N., Garanin, D., Lukashevich, N., & Koshkin, I. (2021). Fintech developmental trends: the role and influence of sustainable digital logistics. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 258, p. 02019). EDP Sciences. SCOPUS
- Tambovceva, T., Titko, J., Svirina, A., Atstaja, Dz., Tereshina, M. (2021). Evaluation of the Consumer Perception of Sharing Economy: Cases of Latvia, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Sustainability, 13, 13911. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su132413911 SCOPUS WOS:000742134000001 Q2
- Linina, I., Zvirgzdina, R., & Vevere, V. (2021, June). Client Relationship Management in Latvian Retail Enterprises Under COVID-19 Circumstances. In ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGIES. RESOURCES. Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference (Vol. 1, pp. 155-161). SCOPUS
- Ābeltiņa, A., & Rizhamadze, K. (2021). Challenges to Managing Virtual Teams in Georgian SMEs. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 119). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202111903003
- Ābeltiņa, A., & Rizhamadze, K. (2021). The complexity of relationships within business and the importance of common ground. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 90, p. 01001). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219001001
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltiņa, A. (2021). The Role of Quality Improvement in the Innovation practices in SMEs in Latvia. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 115, p. 02007). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202111502007
- Titko, J., Tambovceva, T., Atstaja, Dz., Lapinskaite, I., Solesvik, M. (2022). Attitude Towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship among Students: Testing a Measurement Scale. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”, May 12-13, 2022, Vilnius, Lithuania, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2022.893
- Linina, I., Zvirgzdina, R., & Vevere, V. (2022, May). Ensuring consumer satisfaction with chatbots in the Baltic states. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”, May 12-13, 2022, Vilnius, Lithuania, 511-516. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2022.733
- Linina, I., Arbidans, D., & Vevere, V. (2021). Identification of business management improvement factors for start-up companies in Latvia in the conditions of globalization. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 129, p. 08011). https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/abs/2021/40/shsconf_glob2021_08011/shsconf_glob2021_08011.html
- Tambovceva, T., Titko, J., Svirina, A., Tereshina, M. (2021). Deterrents to participation in Sharing Economy activities: Cross-Country Survey. SHS Web of Conferences Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2021, 129, 05014 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202112905014
- Simenenko, O. and Lentjushenkova, O. (2021). Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Working. In: Perspectives of Business and Entrepreneurship Development: Digital Transformation for Business Model Innovation: Proceedings of Selected Papers, Czech Republic, Brno, September 16-17, 2021. Brno: Brno University of Technology, 2021, pp. 125–142. ISBN 978-80-214-6005-8. https://conference.fbm.vutbr.cz/ic/index.php/ic/libraryFiles/downloadPublic/23/PROCEEDING-SELECTED-2021.pdf
- Mons, A., Vēvere, V. (2021). Using behavioural economics to improve workplace collaboration based on predetermined workers’ and business values, Acta Prosperitatis, 12, 67-75.
- Zafran, M., Vevere, V. (2021). The influence of retail services and selling behaviors on customer’s satisfaction, trust and loyalty intentions in retail industry of Pakistan, Acta Prosperitatis, 12, 203-221.
- Vevere, V., Mons, A. (2021). Decision making for small and medium size enterprises with a focus on successful workplace collaboration, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Social Changes in the Global World", 2 (8), 487-495. https://js.ugd.edu.mk/index.php/scgw/article/view/4716
- Cerkovskis, E., Gajdosikova, D., & Ciurlau, C. F. (2022). CAPITAL STRUCTURE THEORIES: REVIEW OF LITERATURE. Ekonomicko-Manazerske Spektrum, 16(1), 12-24. dx.doi.org/10.26552/ems.2022.1.12-24
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltina, A. (2022). Assessing the Effects and Policy Interventions Amidst COVID-19 Crisis: Focus on Georgian SMES. In Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives (pp. 169-189). Springer, Cham. SCOPUS
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltina, A. (2021). The Factors that Promote Business Growth Opportunities for SMEs in Latvia in Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector. In Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives (pp. 115-126). Springer, Cham. SCOPUS
- Cerkovskis, E., Gajdosikova, D., & Ciurlau, C. F. (2022). CAPITAL STRUCTURE THEORIES: REVIEW OF LITERATURE. Ekonomicko-Manazerske Spektrum, 16(1), 12-24. dx.doi.org/10.26552/ems.2022.1.12-24 https://ems.uniza.sk/wp-content/uploads/EMS_1_2022_02_Cerkovskis_Gajdosikova_Ciurlau.pdf
- Linina, I., Zvirgzdina, R., & Vevere, V. (2022, May). Ensuring consumer satisfaction with chatbots in the Baltic states. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”, May 12-13, 2022, Vilnius, Lithuania, 511-516. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2022.733
- Ābeltiņa, A., & Rizhamadze, K. (2021). Challenges to Managing Virtual Teams in Georgian SMEs. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 119). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202111903003
- Ābeltiņa, A., & Rizhamadze, K. (2021). The complexity of relationships within business and the importance of common ground. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 90, p. 01001). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219001001
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltiņa, A. (2021). The Role of Quality Improvement in the Innovation practices in SMEs in Latvia. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 115, p. 02007). EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202111502007
- Zafran, M., Vevere, V. (2021). The influence of retail services and selling behaviors on customer’s satisfaction, trust and loyalty intentions in retail industry of Pakistan, Acta Prosperitatis, 12, 203-221.
- Vevere, V., Mons, A. (2021). Decision making for small and medium size enterprises with a focus on successful workplace collaboration, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Social Changes in the Global World", 2 (8), 487-495. https://js.ugd.edu.mk/index.php/scgw/article/view/4716
- Simenenko, O. and Lentjushenkova, O. (2021). Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Working. In: Perspectives of Business and Entrepreneurship Development: Digital Transformation for Business Model Innovation: Proceedings of Selected Papers, Czech Republic, Brno, September 16-17, 2021. Brno: Brno University of Technology, 2021, pp. 125–142. ISBN 978-80-214-6005-8. https://conference.fbm.vutbr.cz/ic/index.php/ic/libraryFiles/downloadPublic/23/PROCEEDING-SELECTED-2021.pdf
- Tambovceva, T., Titko, J. ,Svirina, A., Tereshina, M. (2021). Deterrents to participation in Sharing Economy activities: Cross-Country Survey. SHS Web of Conferences Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2021, 129, 05014 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202112905014
- Linina, I., Arbidans, D., & Vevere, V. (2021). Identification of business management improvement factors for start-up companies in Latvia in the conditions of globalization. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 129, p. 08011). https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/abs/2021/40/shsconf_glob2021_08011/shsconf_glob2021_08011.html
- Linina, I., Zvirgzdina, R., & Vevere, V. (2021, June). Client Relationship Management in Latvian Retail Enterprises Under COVID-19 Circumstances. In ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGIES. RESOURCES. Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference (Vol. 1, pp. 155-161). SCOPUS
- Tambovceva, T., Titko, J., Svirina, A., Atstaja, Dz., Tereshina, M. (2021). Evaluation of the Consumer Perception of Sharing Economy: Cases of Latvia, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Sustainability, 13, 13911. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132413911 SCOPUS WOS:000742134000001 Q2
- Svirina, A., Appalonova, N., Garanin, D., Lukashevich, N., & Koshkin, I. (2021). Fintech developmental trends: the role and influence of sustainable digital logistics. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 258, p. 02019). EDP Sciences. SCOPUS
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltiņa, A. (2021). The Complexity of Relationships within Business and the Importance of Common Ground. SHS Web of Conferences 90, 01001 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219001001
- Svirina, A., Appalonova, N., Garanin, D., Lukashevich, N., Koshkin, I. (2021). Fintech developmental trends: The role and influence of sustainable digital logistics. E3S Web of Conferences, 258, 02019. SCOPUS
- Mons, A., Vevere, V. (2021). Using behavioural economics to improve workplace collaboration based on predetermined workers’ and business values. Acta Prosperitatis, 12, 67-75 DOI: 10.37804/1691-6077-2021-12-67-75
- Zafran, M., Vevere, V. (2021). The influence of retail services and selling behaviors on customer’s satisfaction, trust and loyalty intentions in retail industry of Pakistan. Acta Prosperitatis, 12, 204-223. DOI: 10.37804/1691-6077-2021-12-203-222
- Linina, I., Vevere, V. (2020). Enhancement of Retail Consumer Loyalty in Latvia by Means of Social Media Communication. European Integration Studies, 14, 80-89. Doi: https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eis1.14268829 WOS:000593413900006
- Cerkovskis, E. (2020). Globalization impact on the social and economic development of countries. Proceedings of the international online conference “Innovation, social and economic challenges”, 52-55.
- Gribanova, S., Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltiņa, A. (2020). The Role of Motivation Among IT professionals To Foster Innovation: SMEs Focus. European Journal of Business and Management Research, 5(5). https://doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2020.5.5.524
- Gribanova, S., & Abeltina, A. (2020). Motivation to work and management of it professionals: case of Latvia. Acta Prosperitatis, (11), 57-186.
- Gribanova, S., & Abeltina, A. (2020). Management of creative class. The case of IT professionals in Latvia. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 74, p. 02006). EDP Sciences. WOS:000528040800043
- Grizane, T., Sannikova, A., Jankova, L., & Jurgelane, I. (2020). Economic potential of recreational fishing for sustainable development of coastal area. In Economic Science for Rural Development Conference Proceedings (No. 54), 123-130. DOI: 10.22616/ESRD.2020.54.015
- Jermolajeva, J., Silchenkova, S., & Turusheva, L. (2020). Professional Motives as a Leading Factor of last Year University Students’ Learning Motivation. Rural Environment Education Personality, Issue13, 70-75. WOS:000578512100008
- Krumina, D., Lejniece, I. & Skvarciany, V. (2020).Determinants of Bank Profitability: Case of Latvia. Economics and Culture,17(2) 30-37. https://doi.org/10.2478/jec-2020-0018
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltina, A. (2021). The Factors that Promote Business Growth Opportunities for SMEs in Latvia in Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector. In Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives (pp. 115-126). Springer, Cham. SCOPUS
- Rizhamadze, K., & Ābeltiņa, A. (2020). The factors that promote business growth opportunities for small and medium scale enterprises (smes) in Latvia in the sector of wholesale and retail trade. 33rd EBES Conference – Madrid, October 7-9, 2020.
- Tambovceva, T., Titko, J. (2020). Consumer perception of sharing economy: pilot survey in Latvia. International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies (IJEPEE), 13(1), 72-84. SCOPUS
- Titko, J., Svirina, A., Skvarciany, V., Shina, I. (2020). Values of young employees: Z-Generation perception. Business: Theory and Practice, 22(1), 10-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/btp.2020.11166 SCOPUS
- Linina, I., Vevere, V. (2021). Retailers’ Socially Responsible Communication in the Situation of Global Pandemic. The 20th International Scientific Conference Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2020. SHS Web of Conf. Volume 92 (pieejams: https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/abs/2021/03/shsconf_glob20_06020/shsconf_glob20_06020.html) https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219206020
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- "Accelerating ICT students′ start-up development competence via interdisciplinary modular courses in the HEI curricula” - UXiship. Ref. No. 609870-EPP-1-2019-DE-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
- "Development of a virtual learning space as a tool for developing students′ critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity skills in the context of COVID19” – VILESA. Ref. No. 2021-1-LT-01-KA220-HED-000023551
- Building Forward Better’ ecosystems - Harnessing the power of networked communities to scale-up and accelerate the impact of entrepreneurial universities – Network IQ Alliance
- 2021 – 2023 ERDF project ‘Innovation grants for students in the fields of arts, culture, economic and IT interdisciplinary areas (MaKE IT)’, No 1.1.1.3/21/A/003.
Master Theses:
- 2024. Blesson Baby. Assessment of the Impacts of Experience Marketing on the Brand Image of Textile Companies in Latvia.
- 2024. Vimalanand Bijoy. Development of digital marketing strategy for enhancing competitiveness of IT companies in Latvia.
- 2024. Arta Herberga. Development of a model for evaluating the performance of Latvian credit institutions.
- 2024. Hirenkumar Himmatbhai Kyada. Factors Affecting B2B Customer Satisfaction in Indian Furniture Industry.
- 2024. Sruthi Lekshmi. Development of brand portfolio strategy for the textile industry in India.
- 2024. Aswathy Levan. An Assessment of relationship marketing as a tool to improve the competitivness of Latvian wood selling companies.
- 2024. Gaurav Prakash. Factors Influencing Employee Engagement at Beverage Production Companies in India.
- 2024. Prashant Dev Tiwari. Impact of Change Management on the Growth of SME′s in indian Dairy Industry.
- 2023. Oleksandr Alieksieiev. Remote work: factors, trends, impact of the coronavirus pandemic
- 2023. Elīna Avenīte. Factors affecting customer satisfaction in Latvian banking industry
- 2023. Sonia Biji. Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction on Service Quality in Indian Banking Industry
- 2023. Līva Cimmermane. The impact of remote work organizational culture on work productivity in Latvia.
- 2023. Zanda Gobniece. Automation of Human Resource Management processes in Latvian companies.
- 2023. Emin Huseynzade. Factors Affecting the Service Quality in the Logistic Industry in Azerbaijan.
- 2023. Joyal James. The Role of Relationship Marketing in Telecom Industry in Latvia.
- 2023. Kristiāns Punculs. Opportunities for improving competitiveness in the real sector in Latvia.
- 2023. Seif Youssef Omar Ahmed. Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction with the Travel Agencies in Europe and North Afrika.
- 2023. Artūrs Stavro. Factors affecting sustainability of Latvian retail companies.
RESEARCH DISSEMINATION & IMPACT
- Titko, J., Uzule, K., Tambovceva, T., Verina, N., Radionovs, J., Liepins, A. International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 12-13, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania. Presentation: Entrepreneurship competences for ICT students: Latvian and Kazakh samples.
- Uzule, K. (2023). 13th International Scientific Conference "Business and Management 2023", Vilnius Tech University, Lithuania, May 11-12, 2023. Presentation: Financial data for verification of human and intellectual outputs in integrated reporting: the case of northern European airports.
- Vevere, V., Turiba XXIV International Scientific conference, April, 19, 2023. Presentation: Innovation management model for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs): Georgia.
- Vevere, V. Turiba XXIV International Scientific conference, April, 19, 2023. Presentation: Factors affecting supply chain agility among employees of knowledge-based companies.
- Titko, J., Uzule, K., Zarina, V., Shina, I., Verina, N., Cerkovskis, E., Budanceva, J., Pildavs, J. International Scientific Conference ”Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2022”, October 12-13, 2022, Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic. Presentation: Teaching financial literacy in a global economic era: the outcomes of learning experiment in Latvia.
- Titko, J., Budanceva, J., Uzule, K., Verina, N. International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 12-13, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania. Presentation: Knowledge, attitude and behavior towards investments: pilot study on Latvian sample.
- Vevere, V., Shina, I. ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGY. RESOURCES. 14th International Scientific and Practical Conference, Rēzekne, June 15th – 16th, 2023. Presentation: The factors of green marketing affecting consumer purchase intention in Latvia.
- Šteinbergs, K. (2023) Triple Helix XXI Conference "Entreprenurial and engaged universities for sustainable development. Linking education, research and innovation to achieve the SDGs & ESGs" Presentation: University-industry cooperation: a case study of student innovation projects in Latvia
- Titko, J. Conference “The Development of Doctoral Education and Research Capacity of Kyrgyzstani Academia”, November 3-4, 2022 (online). Presentation: Doctoral studies in the field of Economics and Business in Latvia: content and expected results
- Vevere, V. International Scientific Conference”Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2022”, October 12-13, 2022, Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic. Presentation: Understanding post-pandemic panic selling during Ukraine Russian conflict based on Thai companies listed in set100.
- Titko, J. International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”, May 12-13, 2022, Vilnius, Lithuania. Attitude Towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship among Students: Testing a Measurement Scale
- Anna Svirina. Sustainable Development of smart territories within digital transformation. International Scientific Conference "Digital transformation of Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Service" April 28-29, 2022 (keynote)
- Linina, I., Arbidans, Dz., Vevere, V. International conference “Globalizacia 2021”, October 12-13, 2021. Identification of business management improvement factors for start-up companies in Latvia in the condition of globalization
- Linina, I., Zvirgzdina, R., Vevere, V. International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”, May 12-13, 2022, Vilnius, Lithuania. Ensuring consumer satisfaction with chatbots in the Baltic states
- Vevere, V., Mahmoodi, M. XVIII Internation May conference on strategic management – IMCSM22, May 28, 2022, Bor, Serbia. The relationship between supply chain agility and job satisfaction among employees of knowledge-based companies
- Zarina, V., Vevere, V. 23rd Annual international scientific conference “Economic Science for Rural development” May 12, 2022, Jelgava, Latvia. Competitiveness of organic producers in Latvia
- Oksana Lentjushenkova. 18th International Scientific Conference “Perspectives of Business and Entrepreneurship Development: Digital Transformation for Business Model Innovation: Economic, Management, Finance and System Engineering from the Academic and Practitioners Views” (Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, online).
- Skvarciany, V. 2021. Measuring Relationship between Digital Economy and Sustainable Development. International Scientific Conference “Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Economics Engineering”, 2021 May 13-14 Vilnius (Lithuania).
- Čerkovskis, E. Keynote speaker. College of Business Management. International scientific-practical conference “Integral approach to business sustainability”, April 27, 2021
- Skvarciany, V. & Vidžiūnaitė, S. 2021. Approach to Prioritisation of Decent Work and Economic Growth in BRICS Countries. International Scientific Conference „Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities“, 2021 April 22-23, Riga (Latvia).
- Vēvere, V. XXII International Scientific Conference of Turiba University “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GREEN THINKING” (Riga, Latvia), April 22, 2021, pap. “Using Behavioural Economics to Improve Workplace Collaboration Based on Predetermined Workers’ and Business Values”
- Vēvere, V. XXII International Scientific Conference of Turiba University “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GREEN THINKING” (Riga, Latvia), April 22, 2021, pap. “The influence of retail services and selling behaviors on customer’s satisfaction, trust and loyalty intentions in retail industry of Pakistan”
- Vēvere, V. 13th International Scientific Practical Conference “Environment. Technology. Resources” (Rēzekne, Latvia), June 17 – 18, 2021, pap. “CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT IN LATVIAN RETAIL ENTERPRISES UNDER COVID-19 CIRCUMSTANCES”
- Zarina, V. 35th EBES conference in Italy (online) 7-9 April,s 2021, presentation: “The Effectiveness of the Process of Introducing Automation on the Non-Banking Sector in Latvia”
- Zarina, V. 37th IBIMA International Conference 1.-2.aprīlis 2021, The Development of the Onboarding Process of new Emploees in Manufacturing Companies of Latvia
- Verina, N., Titko, J. & Skvarciany, V. Measurement of Digital Economy: Chack for Data Consistency on the Example of Latvia and Lithuania. International Scientific Conference „Innovation, Social and Economic Challenges“, 2020 Decempber 1-3, Sumy (Ukraine)
- Svirina, A. Academy of International Business Annual Meeting. X-culture panel. June 30th, 2021
- Svirina, A. SOItMc Annual meeting. The Chair of Rethinking Business in the times of COVID-2019 session. July 13th, 2021
- Lentjušenkova, O. 15.10.2020. 18th BMDA annual conference “Multidisciplinary Approach in Business and Education to Assure High Competitiveness (Finding Fast and Right Solutions Now and Tomorrow” (online)
- Titko, J. International Scientific Online Conference "Innovation, Social and Economic Challenges", ISEC′2020, December 1-3, 2020, Sumy State University (online). Measurement of digital economy: check for data consistency on the example of Latvia and Lithuania.
- Vēvere, V. 6 the International Conference on Lifelong Education and Leadership for ALL-ICLEL 20. Sakarya University Congress and Culture Center-Turkey, JULY 16-18, 2020. Pap. “Corruption in Business Interactions in Retail Enterprises in Latvia”
- Vēvere, V. Globalization and its SocioEconomic Consequences 2020 (Rajecke Teplice, Slovakia), 21–22 OCTOBER 2020, pap. “Retailers’ socially responsible communication in the situation of global pandemic”
- Vēvere, V. International scientific online conference “Innovation, social and economic challenges”, ISEC’2020, Dec. 1-3, 2020, Sumi State University (Ukraine). Pap. “Impact of Covid-19 on retailers online communication process” (with I. Linina)
- Report on the 13th International Scientific and Practical Conference, Rezekne, 2021. Critical Thinking as Grounds of Socially Responsible Communication.
- Report on the 13th International Scientific and Practical Conference, Rezekne, 2021. Client Relationship Management in Latvian Retail Enterprises Under COVID-19 Circumstances.
- Report on the international online conference “Innovation, social and economic challenges”, Globalization impact on the social and economic development of countries. (2020)
- Report on the international 33rd EBES Conference, Madrid, October 7-9, 2020, The factors that promote business growth opportunities for small and medium scale enterprises (smes) in Latvia in the sector of wholesale and retail trade.
- Report on the international Scientific Conference “Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities”, Riga, April 21-23, 2021. Digital reality in companies as a part of corporate social responsibility during pandemic: case of Latvia.
- Report on the international 20th International Scientific Conference Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2020. Retailers’ Socially Responsible Communication in the Situation of Global Pandemic.
- Report on the 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFELONG EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FOR ALL. ICLEL 2020 / July 16-18, 2020/ Sakarya University – TURKEY. Corruption in Business Interactions in Retail Enterprises in Latvia and Sustainability Education.
- Report on the international online conference “Innovation, social and economic challenges” (2020). Artificial intelligence as a legal support of economic activity.
- Report on the international online conference “Innovation, social and economic challenges” (2020). Measurement of digital economy: check for data consistency on the example of Latvia and Lithuania.
- 2020/2021 Vita Zarina has conducted a study course on Accounting at Kaunas University of Applied Science in the amount of 20 lectures;
- 2020/2021 During the entire academic year, Vita Zarina participated in the EU project Future Heroes as a mentor, where fifty of the most active girls of Latvian secondary schools made their business projects.
- 2020/2021 EKA Professor Vita Zariņa participated in the work of the Riga City Council Grant allocation commission, assessing business ideas and attracting business projects to the EKA Business Incubator, as well as in the assessment of the Idea Cup (Ideju Kauss) projects;
- 2020/2021 Vita Zarina conducted lectures on Management Accounting for adults, organized within the framework of European Social Fund project No. 8.4.1.0/16/I/001 "Improving employees’ professional competence" in 2020/21;
- 2020/2021 Vita Zarina conducted a seminar (60 academic hours) for professional accountants for enhancing their qualification in management accounting, within the framework of the project Balance Academy.
Interviews, podcasts:
- Lentjušenkova O. (2023). Oksana Lentjušenkova: Kāpēc Astoņu stundu Darba Diena ir mīts?. Oksana Lentjušenkova: Kāpēc astoņu stundu darba diena ir mīts? https://www.delfi.lv/898102/versijas/55366774/oksana-lentjusenkova-kapec-astonu-stundu-darba-diena-ir-mits
- Lentjušenkova O. (2023, January 26). Tīklošanās inteliģence. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/tiklosanas-inteligence
- Dzīvesstils, tv3. lv. (2023, March 8). Vita Zariņa: An expert analyzes whether a four-day workweek can be more productive than a five-day workweek. tv3.lv. https://zinas.tv3.lv/latvija/eksperte-analize-vai-cetru-dienu-darba-nedela-var-but-produktivaka-neka-piecu/
- ERST Finance: Biznesa apetīte ar Edgaru Čerkovski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9S6gLRir5w
- Sālsmaize | E 24 | Rīdziniekiem ir jābūt prasīgākiem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j16hc905eNM
- IZGLĪTĪBAS DOMNĪCA ′′Skolēnu mācību uzņēmums′′ - Everita Lukss, Marta Buša un Katrīna Gaidule https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UFyllm58o
- Lentjušenkova, O. (2022, July 18). Kas ietekmē Augstskolu Konkurētspēju?. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/kas-ietekme-augstskolu-konkuretspeju
- Lentjušenkova O. (2022, September 27). Astoņi Mūsdienīga Vadītāja Baušļi. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/astoni-musdieniga-vaditaja-bausli
- Lentjušenkova O., Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskolas rektore, Dr.oec. (2022b, October 22). Īstais Laiks Investēt Darbiniekos. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/istais-laiks-investet-darbiniekos
- Zariņa, V. (2022, June 28). What we gain, what we lose? DIENA. https://www.diena.lv/raksts/uznemeja-diena/zinas/ko-iegustam-ko-zaudejam-14282344
- Lentjušenkova O. (2021, October 1). Attālinātais darbs – produktivitāte vs Izdegšana. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/attalinaatais-darbs
- Zariņa, V. (2021, December 28). Budget in Stagnation. Diena. https://www.diena.lv/raksts/uznemeja-diena/zinas/stagnacijas-budzets-14273048
- Zariņa V. (2021, December 22). Vita Zariņa: A stagnant budget that is nothing special. forbesbaltic.com. https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/viedokli/raksts/stagnacijas-budzets
- Zariņa, V. (2021a, October 22). To Become or Not to Become a Business Operator or royalties transition period ends. iBizness. https://ibizness.lv/raksti/pieredze/viedokli/biz-new-klut-vai-neklut-par-saimnieciskas-darbibas-veiceju-jeb-autoratlidzibas-parejas-periods-beidzas/20899
- Briekmane, A., & Vilūns, R. (2021, October 22). Vita Zariņa: To Become or Not to Become a Business Operator or royalties transition period ends. DELFI. https://www.delfi.lv/bizness/37293442/versijas/53705261/vita-zarina-klut-vai-neklut-par-saimnieciskas-darbibas-veiceju-jeb-autoratlidzibas-parejas-periods-beidzas
- 2020/2021 During the entire academic year, Vita Zarina participated in the EU project Future Heroes as a mentor, where fifty of the most active girls of Latvian secondary schools made their business projects.
- 2020/2021 EKA Professor Vita Zariņa participated in the work of the Riga City Council Grant allocation commission, assessing business ideas and attracting business projects to the EKA Business Incubator, as well as in the assessment of the Idea Cup (Ideju Kauss) projects;
- 2020/2021 Vita Zarina conducted lectures on Management Accounting for adults, organized within the framework of European Social Fund project No. 8.4.1.0/16/I/001 "Improving employees’ professional competence" in 2020/21;
- 2020/2021 Vita Zarina conducted a seminar (60 academic hours) for professional accountants for enhancing their qualification in management accounting, within the framework of the project Balance Academy.
COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY & ACADEMIA & PUBLIC SECTOR & NGOs
- Participation in HEInnovate Train the Trainer seminar, Brussels, November 23-24, 2023. HEInnovate is an initiative of the European Commission′s Directorate General Education and Culture in partnership with the OECD, aimed to improve and highlight HEIs` involvement in entrepreneurial activity
- Cooperation with the Economic Institute of the Latvian Academy of Science. Organisation of the VI International Economic Forum “OPEN INNOVATION: from the Creativity of the Individual to an Innovative Science-Based Economy”, session "Financial Literacy and Innovations in the Financial Sector". https://economicforum.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PROGRAMMA_FORUM_19.09.23-1.pdf
- Cooperation with the WSB Merito University in Poznan (Poland). Participation of EKA students in the experiment within the framework of the project “Economic (il)literacy of consumers. Investigating individuals’ expectations based on experiments and algorithmic methods” (a project financed by the National Science Centre, registered under the number: 2020/37/B/HS4/02611).
- Cooperation with the Finance Education Association (NASDAQ, "Alphinox Quality», Stockholm School of Economics, «VA Communications» ) on carrying out research on the theme “Knowledge and Attitude towards Financial Investments among Youth”.
- Cooperation with the Bank of Latvia. Implementation of the Strategy for financial literacy of Latvian residents for the period 2021-2027 https://www.bank.lv/en/component/content/article?id=12782:latvijas-banka-will-be-the-responsible-institution-in-the-field-of-financial-literacy. The working group involves representatives from many institutions, such as Ministry of Economics, Consumer Rights Protection Center, State Employment Agency, Financial Sector Association, Latvian insurers′ Association, BA School of Business and Finance, Riga Technical University, EKA University of Applied Sciences, Joint Stock Company “Development Finance Institution Altum”, Joint Stock Company “NASDAQ Riga”, JSC “SEB banka”, subsidiary of Luminor Bank AS in Latvia, JSC “Swedbank”, “Intrum Latvia” Ltd., “Junior Achievement Latvia”, and others. https://www.finansupratiba.lv/zinas/paraksta-sadarbibas-memorandu-latvijas-iedzivotaju-finansu-pratibas-strategijas-ieviesanai/
- Cooperation with the European Digital Learning Network (Dlearn). Organisation of the conference FuturEdu2023 https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=545&lng=eng
- Submission of the project proposal: GREENENTRE4DEAF: Stimulating innovative and inclusive teaching and learning in HE through VR simulations for digital and green entrepreneurship for people with hearing impairments Erasmus+ KA220-HED-DE0381DD.
- Cooperation with the Latvian Academy of Sciences Institute of Economics, organisation of the International Economic Forum “FUTURE ECONOMY: Globalization Challenges faced by Europe and Baltics in the 21st century”. (Agreement from 21.11.2019) https://economicforum.lv/partners/