Research directions: FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND COMPETENCES

FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND COMPETENCES

The research direction within social sciences covering such topics as assessment Higher Education stakeholders needs, professional development for educators, curriculum innovation and design, industry-academia collaboration, investigation and evaluation of practices to measure the attainment of 21st century skills among students, effective leadership within HEIs, studies on the role of technology in enhancing teaching process, institutional culture and change management, student-centred learning environment, exploration of education policy frameworks, research of the role of ethical leadership and social responsibility in the 21st century workforce, life-long learning, exploration of the importance of data literacy, analysis of the skills needed for entrepreneurship, examination of the importance of cultural competence and diversity awareness in a globalized world, investigation of the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on the workforce and society and others.

The main focus on research related to SDG4 “Quality Education”.

RESEARCH TEAM:

Research coordinator: Dr.oec. Jevgenija Dehtjare, associate professor, Head of the development of EKA University of Applied Sciences Scientific Institution, leading researcher, certified career coach, member of EUMMAS (European Marketing and Management Association), Association of Latvian Economists and NetworkIQ community.

Graduated from Riga Technical University (Latvia). The author of over 55 scientific papers in economics, business, management, education, and tourism. She is a member of the editorial board of the scientific journals, such as “Management” (KNUTD UA), “Dnipro Scientific Journal of Public Administration, Psychology, Law” and a member of the EKA etECH Conference organizing committee.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6859-2327

E-mail: jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv

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Research team members

Dr. Kristine Uzule, Researcher, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-6069

Dr. paed. Larisa Turuševa, Researcher, Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4134-7038

Dr. oec. Oksana Lentjusenkova, Researcher, Rector, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-1534

Dr. oec. Jelena Titko, Researcher, Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1333-0941

Mg. Edgars Cerkovskis, Research Assistant, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5146-7167

Dr. Vita Zariņa, Researcher, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5580-6114

Dr. Kaspars Šteinbergs, Researcher, Assistant Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1506-128X

Dr. Nellija Titova, researcher, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5138-1734

PhD cand. Nataļja Verina, Researcher, Assistant Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2106-8314

Mg. psych. Anna Strazda, Ph.D. candidate, scientific assistant, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORICD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0608-2097

PhD. cand. Julija Mironova, Business Administration in Tourism study program director, ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3090-6220

Dr. Daria Golebiowska-Tataj, professor University of Manchester, founder “Tataj Innovations” Ltd. (United Kingdom)

Dr. Aurelija Ulbinaite, Assoc. professor, Vilnius University (Lithuania). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5025-7240

PhD. cand. Julija Surikova, Turiba University (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2345-5206

Kaspars Karaševskis, PHH Group (Lithuania)

Mg. Diana Lapkis, CEO of NewDoor (Latvia)Mg. Galina Berjozkina, Program Director, City Unity College (Cyprus), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9821-4709

Mg. Igor Mogila, Researcher, International Science Group (Ukraine)

Dr. oec. Liudmila Hanushchak-Yefimenko, Vice-Rector, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (Ukraine), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4458-2984

Ph. D. Remigijus Kinderis, Director, Klaipeda University of Applied Sciences (Lithuania), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2942-7342

Mg. Lika Kiladze, Founder, Education Development and Employment Center (Georgia)

Ph.D. Mourine Achieng, Researcher, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6368-8533

Dr. Khalil AÏT SAÏD, Assistant Professor in HRM, ISM-IAE-UVSQ-Paris Saclay, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0924-0636

Dr. Hamza Nidaazzi, Researcher, Cadi Ayyad University (Marocco), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9780-3448

Dr. Debjani Banerjee, Professor, VIvekanand Education Society′s Business School (India), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-001-7326-2544

Saltanat Meiramova, Associate Professor, candidate of pedagogical sciences, EAGI A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3204-1523

Ljupcho Efremov, Assistant Professor, American University of The Middle East (Kuwait), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2660-4422

Dr Neerja Kashive, Associate Dean Research & Head FPM, VES Business School, Mumbai (India), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3259-9631

Zsuzsanna Géring, PhD., Senior Research Fellow, Budapest Business University, Hungary, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8242-950X

Dr. CSc. Tamás Gáspár, Associate Professor, Budapest Business University, Hungary, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6932-1994

CONFORMITY WITH THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS

NAP2027 priority "KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR PERSONAL AND STATE GROWTH" Action directions – “Science for the development of society, national economyfor growth and security”, "Quality, accessible, inclusive education”, "Education for economic growth", “Adult education”, "Inclusive educational environment” https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027_apstiprin%C4%81ts%20Saeim%C4%81_1.pdf
National Development Plan - NAP2027. Priority 3: Business Competitiveness and Material Well-being”, Direction: Productivity, innovation and export. https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027__ENG_2.pdf
UN Sustainable development goals - SDG 4, Quality Education https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4
EU Digital Education Action plan - Priority 2, Action 3. https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan
OECD 21st Century Skills - P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning https://www.battelleforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/P21_Framework_Brief.pdf
UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development: a roadmap – Priority action areas 3, 4. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000374802
RIS37
Latvian ME “Science, technology development and innovation guidelines for 2021-2027” – 2nd sub-goal, action directions 2.1 – 2.4 https://polsis.mk.gov.lv/documents/7053
LR CM “On the Education Development Guidelines 2021-2027.” - Action goals 1-4 https://likumi.lv/ta/id/324332-par-izglitibas-attistibas-pamatnostadnem-20212027-gadam
Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization - RIS3. Social Sciences and Humanities

OUTCOMES

Research papers:

Dehtjare, J., Uzule, K., Strazda, A., & Hanushchak-Yefimenko, L. (2025). ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCES FOR DESIGN STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LATVIAN AND UKRANIAN STUDENTS. Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development, 47(1), 59–75. https://doi.org/10.15544/mts.2025.05

Ravšelj, D., Keržič, D., Tomaževič, N., Umek, L., Brezovar, N., …Titko, J., … & Aristovnik, A. (2025). Higher education students’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A global study of early reactions. PLoS ONE, 20(2), e0315011. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315011 SCOPUS Q1
Titko, J., Verina, N., Mironova, J., Uzule, K., Cernostana, Zh. (2024). Personal and institutional barriers perceived by staff of Latvian higher educational institutions in the process of digital transformation: Pilot survey results. Forum Scientiae Oeconomia https://ojs.wsb.edu.pl/index.php/fso/article-template
Titova, N., & Sloka, B. (2024). Impact of Marketing, Sales and Innovations on Business Performance Analysis in Intellectual Capital Research: Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Marketing and Management of Innovations, 15(3), 27–39. https://doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2024.3-03 (WoS).
Titova, N., Dombrovskis, V. (2024) Need analysis for implementing virtual mobility assistants for preparing & accompanying transnational mobility in education in an uncertainty world, ICERI 2024 conference proceedings, 17th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovationю Seville, Spain. 11-13 November, 2024. https://library.iated.org/publications/ICERI2024/start/1250
Dehtjare, J., & Uzule, K. (2023). Sustainable Higher Education Management: Career Drivers of Academic Staff. Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, 25(2), 89–105. https://doi.org/10.2478/jtes-2023-0018 SCOPUS Q2
Uzule K., Dehtjare J., Turuseva L., Mironova J.(2023). Education for sustainable development. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Sustainable and Socially Responsible Development in the Network of Socioeconomic Relations”, September 29-30, 2023, Gdansk, Poland, 46-47
Titko, J., Steinbergs, K., Achieng, M., Uzule, K. (2023). Artificial Intelligence for Education and Research: Pilot Study on Perception of Academic Staff. Virtual Economics, 6(3), 7-19. https://doi.org/10.34021/ve.2023.06.03(1) SCOPUS Q2
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://bm.vgtu.lt/index.php/verslas/2023/paper/viewFile/1108/564
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://bm.vgtu.lt/index.php/verslas/2023/paper/viewFile/971/535
Lentjushenkova, O Lentjushenkova, O. (2023). Cultural Intelligence and Interpersonal Trust as Drivers for Innovative Work and Intellectual Capital Development at Organizations. Marketing and Management of Innovations, 3, 153–162. https://doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2023.3-14 (WoS).
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, 1464-1474. https://globalizacia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Globalizacia_2022.pdf
Svirina, A., Lopatin, A., & Titko, J. (2021). Analysis of students performance in relation to the results of state unified exam: the case of Russian university. Business, Management and Economics Engineering, 19(1), 170-179. https://doi.org/10.3846/bmee.2021.14201 WOS:000652186600011 SCOPUS
Lentjushenkova, O. (2021). Human Capital Development at Higher Education Institutions. Economics and Culture 18(2), pp.5-14. DOI: 10.2478/jec-2021-0010. (ERIH+, EBSCO, ProQuest u.c.)
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.
Titko, J., Lapina, I. and Lentjušenkova, O. (2021). Measuring of intellectual capital investments in higher education: case of Latvia. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 3(4), pp.601-617. DOI: 10.1108/IJQSS-05-2020-0071 (Scopus, WoS)
Lentjusenkova, O., Lapiņa, I. (2020). An integrated process-based approach to intellectual capital management. Business Process Management Journal 26(7), pp. 1833-1850. DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-03-2019-0101 (Scopus, WoS)
Lentjušenkova, O., Zariņa, V., Titko, J. (2019). Intellectual capital perception among Latvian financial experts. No: Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Economics: Entrepreneurship and Management, Poland, Olsztyn. ISSN: 2544-2384; ISBN:978-83-65605-14-6.
Lentjušenkova, O., Zariņa, V., Titko, J. (2019). Disclosure of intellectual capital in financial reports: case of Latvia, Oeconomia Copernicana, Vol.10, No.2, pp. 341–357. (WoS)

Titko, J., Bierne, J. (2019). Competence Development of Young Entrepreneurs through Educational Innovations. Marketing and Management of Innovations, 3, 255-264. http://doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2019.3-19 WoS: 000488243600019
Bierne, J., Svirina, A., Titko, J. (2019). E-Learning and E-Teaching Effectiveness: Academic Staff Perception // In: Kabashkin I., Yatskiv (Jackiva) I., Prentkovskis O. (eds) Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication. RelStat 2018. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 68, 768-778. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12450-2_74 SCOPUS
Lentjušenkova, O., Lapiņa, I. (2018). Integrated Strategy for Management of Intellectual Capital Towards Sustainable Organization. In: QMOD Conference “21st International Conference on Quality and Service Sciences: The Quality Movement – Where are we going?” Proceedings, UK, Cardiff, 22-23 August, 2018. Lund: Lund University Library Press, 2018, pp.1107-1116. ISBN 978-91-7623-086-2
Lentjušenkova, O., Stankeviča, I., Lapiņa, I. (2018). The Concept of the Intellectual Capital in Legislation: Case of Latvia. In: 10th International Scientific Conference „Business and Management 2018“ Conference Proceedings, Lithuania, Vilnius, 3-4 May, 2018. Vilnius: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 2018, pp. 215-223. ISSN 2029-4441 / eISSN 2029-929X , ISBN 978-609-476-119-5, eISBN 978-609-476-118-8 (WoS)
Lentjušenkova, O., Titko, J. (2017). Entrepreneurs’ Perception of Outcomes from Intellectual Capital Investments. In: „Perspectives of Business and Entrepreneurship Development in Digital Age”: Proceedings of Selected Papers, Czech Republic, Brno, 20–22 September, 2017. Brno: Brno University of Technology, 2017, pp. 103-114. (WoS)
Lentjušenkova, O., Lapiņa, I. (2016). The Transformation of the Organization’s Intellectual Capital: from Resource to Capital, The Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol.17, No.4, pp.610.-631. (Scopus)
Lentjušenkova, O., Titko, J., Lapiņa, I. (2016). Intellectual Capital Investments: Analysis of the Predicted Outcomes. In: 21st International Scientific Conference, Economics and Management 2016 (ICEM 2016) “SMART and Efficient Economy: Preparation for the Future Innovative Economy” Proceedings, Czech Republic, Brno May 19-20, 2016. (WoS)

Related projects:

„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 https://www.augstskola.lv/?parent=352&lng=eng
„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 https://www.augstskola.lv/?parent=444&lng=eng
Building Forward Better’ ecosystems - Harnessing the power of networked communities to scale-up and accelerate the impact of entrepreneurial universities – Network IQ Alliance https://www.augstskola.lv/?parent=459&lng=eng
“Boosting Circular Economy Competences for STEM Teachers” (Circular STEM). https://www.augstskola.lv/?parent=509&lng=eng
"Innovation grants for students in the interdisciplinary areas of art, culture, economics and IT” - MaKE IT. Ref.No. No. 1.1.1.3/21/A/003

Master theses:

Jurkevica S. (2020). Intelektuālā kapitāla vadību ietekmējošie faktori reklāmas nozarē.
Benko K. (2020). Intelektuālā kapitāla vadības pilnveidošanas iespējas kokapstrādes uzņēmumos.
Shankar K.K. (2020). Factors influencing employee loyalty of information technology sector in India.
Fiļipova M. (2019). Intelektuālā kapitāla vadību ietekmējošie faktori pašvaldības iestādēs.
Smirnova O. (2018). Organizācijas kapitāla loma ražošanas uzņēmumu darbībā.
A.K.Y. Shahwan K. (2018). The impact of intellectual capital investments on organization performance

RESEARCH DISSEMINATION & IMPACT

E. Čerkovskis: (28.02.2025.) Thanks to AI, lecturer Edgars Čerkovskis has reduced his working day to 4 hours. Interview on the program "Aina studijā" https://play.1188.lv/pasmaju-tv-sovi/aina-studija-87/pateicoties_mi_lektors_edgars_cerkovskis_samazinajis_savu_darba_dienu_lidz_4_stundam-927456/
Uzule K., Dehtjare J. (20-21 February 2025) Digital Solutions as a Driver of Inclusivity in Higher Education. INTERNATIONAL E-CONFERENCE Catalysts for Change: Shaping the Next Century of Innovation" ALTE University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Dehtjare J. (2025, February 5). The Most Dominant Career Values of the Academic Staff. Video lay summary. The Collaborative Library. https://thecollaborativelibrary.com/the-most-dominant-career-drivers-of-academic-staff-video-lay-summary/
30.01.2025. E. Čerkovskis. The use of artificial intelligence tools in the development of educational materials. EKA TEACHING METHODOLOGICAL CONFERENCE 2025
Lentjušenkova O. (2024, November 13-14) Horizon4Poland′24: a matchmaking event addressed to businesses and the scientific industries.
Dehtjare J., Užule K., Strazda A., Mironova J. (16.12.2024) AI tools in an e-learning environment: a contribution to the improvement of existing teaching practices? ICETI conference (Tbilisi, Georgia)
E. Čerkovskis (4.12.2024.) Meeting of deputy principals of Riga State City Municipality schools, led seminar - Practical application of artificial intelligence in the field of education.
Titova, N, Vorončuka, N, Dombrovskis, V. (2024, November 27-28) Report “Human Resourse Management in Sports”, MASEP Conference, November 27th-28th, 2024, Lodz, Poland;
Titova, N, Dombrovskis, V. (2024, November 11-13) Report “Need analysis for implementing virtual mobility assistants for preparing & accompanying transnational mobility in education in an uncertainty world” , ICERI 2024 conference, 11-13 November 2024, Seville, Spain;
Turuševa L. (2024, November 13) Speech as Key speaker at the Eurasian National University named after L. Gumilyov at the International Scientific Conference on the topic “The art of persuasion”, Kazakhstan https://smart.enu.kz/api/serve?path=/general/files/6132a887-836c-475a-8a4a-12e6451b0f04.pdf
Čerkovskis E. (2024, November 8), lecture „AI and VR Integration: Future Technologies in Education“, European University, Georgia. https://eu.edu.ge/en/news/2669-professor-edgars-cerkovskis-delivered-lecture-entitled-ai-and-vr-integration-future
Turuševa L. (2024, November 7) conducted a workshop for "European University" students on the topic "How to Create an Effective CV.", Tbilisi, Georgia https://eu.edu.ge/en/news/2664-latvian-professor-larisa-turuseva-conducted-workshop-students-topic-how-create-effective
Dehtjare J. Participants of panel discussion “A Future-Oriented Perspective of Education with Multiple Pathways of Excellence”. SYMPOSIUM "Navigating Volatility with Mindfulness: From Individual Practices to Organizational Strategies", SMK College of Applied Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania, November 14, 2024 https://www.smk.lt/en/news/navigating-volatility-with-mindfulness-from-individual-practices-to-organizational-strategies-/390
Dehtjare J., Uzule K., Strazda A., Mironova J. AI tools in an e-learning environment: a contribution to the improvement of existing teaching practices? International Scientific Conference on Education, Technology and Innovation, December 15, 2024, Tbilisi https://iceti.eu.edu.ge/en/
K. Uzule. Fostering the Development of Intrapreneurial Competences of Staff as a Component of Organizational Competitive Advantage. KEY NOTE PRESENTATION SYMPOSIUM "Navigating Volatility with Mindfulness: From Individual Practices to Organizational Strategies", SMK College of Applied Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania, November 14, 2024 https://www.smk.lt/en/news/navigating-volatility-with-mindfulness-from-individual-practices-to-organizational-strategies-/390
Turuševa L. (2024, June 1, – August 30) Kazakh National University of Arts Assoc.Professor Akzhan Abdykhalykova scientific internship course delivery within the Bolashak Center for International Programs (Kazakhstan) within the program “Methodology and methods of teaching distance learning using Web technology and the development of digital educational resources for teachers in the context of modernization in education”
Report at International Multidisciplinary Conference "Challenges of Contemporary Higher Education" - CCHE 2024, January 29-February 3, 2024, Belgrad, Serbia. Digital innovations in the Baltic countries as a tool of digital economy for working market
Keynote speech at the International Scientific Conference “SOCIETAL INTERACTIONS: RETHINKING MODERN ISSUES", November 16, 2023, Klaipeda, Lithuania. Higher education in Bani world: a need for change
Report at International Scientific Conference “SOCIETAL INTERACTIONS: RETHINKING MODERN ISSUES", November 16, 2023, Klaipeda, Lithuania. Building a bridge between entrepreneurship competence framework and sustainable development goals (SDG) for attaining SDG4 “quality education”
Report at International Scientific Conference “SOCIETAL INTERACTIONS: RETHINKING MODERN ISSUES", November 16, 2023, Klaipeda, Lithuania. Value creation of inclusive education in Latvian education policy documents
Keynote speech at the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 12-13, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania. Artificial Intelligence in Education: Threats or Opportunities?
Report at the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 11-12, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania. Entrepreneurship competences for ICT students: Latvian and Kazakh samples
Report at the International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2023”, May 11-12, 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania. Knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards investments: pilot study on Latvian sample
2023. Lentjušenkova O. Article Tīklošanās inteliģence (forbesbaltic.com)
2023. Lentjušenkova O. Article Vai vadītāju labbūtība ir svarīga? (forbesbaltic.com)
2023. Lentjušenkova O. Article Īstais laiks investēt darbiniekos (forbesbaltic.com)
2023. Podcast “Human capital and sustainability” - within project "Innovation grants for students in the interdisciplinary areas of art, culture, economics and IT” - MaKE IT. Ref.No. No. 1.1.1.3/21/A/003 IZGLĪTĪBAS DOMNĪCA ′′Cilvēkkapitāls un ilgtspēja′′ - Inese Āboliņa un Oksana Lentjušenkova (youtube.com)
2022. Lentjušenkova O. Article Kā panākt cilvēku līdzsvarotu attīstību (forbesbaltic.com)
20/04/2022. Conference "Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2022)”, Riga, Latvia. Thesis: Cultural Intelligence and Interpersonal Trust as a Drivers for Intellectual Capital Development.
Report at the International Scientific Conference ”Globalization and its Socio-Economic Consequences 2022”, October 12-13, 2022, Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic. Teaching financial literacy in a global economic era: the outcomes of learning experiment in Latvia.
2023/09/21-22. VI International Economic Forum “OPEN INNOVATION: from the Creativity of the Individual to an Innovative Science-Based Economy”. Latvian Academy of Sciences. EKA organized session "Financial Literacy and Innovations in the Financial Sector". https://economicforum.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PROGRAMMA_FORUM_19.09.23-1.pdf
Čerkovskis, E. Opinion publication “Lielākā daļa pat nesaprot, kā rēķinus apmaksāt!” https://www.la.lv/lielaka-dala-pat-nesaprot-ka-rekinus-apmaksat-cerkovskis-skaidro-sabiedribas-izpratni-par-energetiku/komentari
Čerkovskis, E. Presentation at the Bank of Latvia teachers’ konference “Does life in virtual reality require financial literacy?” https://www.naudasskola.lv/lv/piedalies/konference-skolotajiem-vai-dzivei-virtualaja-realitate-nepieciesama
24/08/2022. Bank of Latvia organized a conference for teachers “Does life in virtual reality require financial literacy? Economic news and 100-years of experience of the Bank of Latvia.” EKA research assistant Edgars Čerkovskis organized a workshop “Virtual reality tools for the study process” for the teachers of grades 7-9.
2021. Lentjušenkova O. Article Attālinātais darbs – produktivitāte VS izdegšana (forbesbaltic.com)
22/04/2021. Conference "Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2021)", Riga, Latvia. Thesis: Factors Influencing Human Capital Development at Higher Education Institutions
13/10/2019. Conference “22nd International Conference on Quality and Service Sciences”, Krakow, Poland. Thesis: Measuring of intellectual capital investments in higher education: case of Latvia.
23/08/2018. “21st International Conference on Quality and Service Sciences: The Quality Movement – Where are we going? UK, Cardiff. Thesis: Integrated Strategy for Management of Intellectual Capital towards Sustainable Organization.
03/05/2018. Conference 10th International Scientific Conference „Business and Management 2018“, Lithuania, Vilnius. Thesis: The Concept of the Intellectual Capital in Legislation: Case of Latvia.

COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY & ACADEMIA & PUBLIC SECTOR & NGOs

Partner	Sector	Country	Activities
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje	HE	N.Makedonia	Project implementation "United for Cyber Safety - Up-Skilling High School Communities for Protecting Students - SHIELD" (2024-1-MK01-KA220-VET-000255683)
COST Action interdisciplinary research network https://www.cost.eu/	Science	EU	COST ACTION “CA23112 - Critical perspectives on career and career guidance (COCAG)” 23/10/2024 - 22/10/2028. J. Dehtjare – member of the Working Group “The challenges and changes in career in the contemporary world”. https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23112/#tabs+Name:Description
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 https://www.heinnovate.eu/en	Public	EU	1)Participation in HEInnovate Train the Trainer seminar, Brussels, November 23-24, 2023 2)Participation in the HEInnovate Digital Train-the-Trainers Session, Online, December 11, 2024
Social entrepreneurship accelerator "New Door" https://newdoor.lv/ Cooperation agreement No. 16-10/23/01	Business	Latvia	Participation in graduation event on May 23, 2023. The acceleration program is part of the cycle of social entrepreneurship activities of the Ministry of Welfare "Developing social entrepreneurship together!", financed by the European Social Fund.
Economic Institute of the Latvian Academy of Science https://eilza.lv/ 2)Cooperation agreement No. 4-17/19/16	Science	Latvia	1)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 2)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/
WSB Merito University in Poznan Project Nr. 2020/37/B/HS4/02611	HE	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).
Finance Education Association https://www.finib.lv/ Cooperation agreement No. 4-17/21/04	Business, public	Latvia	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”.
Bank of Latvia https://www.bank.lv/	Public, business	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/
European Digital Learning Network (Dlearn) https://dlearn.eu/	HEI, business	EU	1)Organisation of the conference FuturEdu2023 https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=545&lng=en 2)Project: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. 3)12.12.2024. A webinar titled “Supporting the Green and Digital Transitions in Education and Training: Greening the Future” was organized by EKA in collaboration with the Dlearn as part of the DigitEdu 2024 project.
International Science Group (ISG) https://isg-konf.com/ Cooperation agreement 16-10/23/02	HEI, business	Ukraine	Participation in common research and co-publication “IMPROVING QUALITY OF ADMINISTRATION PROCESS IN HEIs: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE PERCEIVED BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN UKRAINE” https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/jec-2024-0001
Latvian Space Industry Association (LAIK) Cooperation Agreement No. 16-10/23/04	Business	Latvia	7th Cassini Hackathon in Latvia organizational support and mentoring of participants https://www.researchlatvia.gov.lv/lv/events/cassini-hakatons-latvija
Tataj Innovation, Ltd. https://tatajinnovation.com/ Cooperation agreement No. 16-10/23/10	Business, HE	Poland	Research about Networking Intelligence as a driver for Relational Capital Development and Business Performance
PHH Group https://phhgroup.eu/	Business	Lithuania	Research about digital trust development at companies
Business Network International Latvia (BNI Latvia) https://bni.lv/lv/index	Business	Latvia	Cooperation with BNI Latvia “Steinhauer” group members in research about Networking Intelligence as a driver for Relational Capital development and Business Performance.

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