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Main publications and projects

2009

§         Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, E. Tjunina, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2009) “Moving beyond teaching and research: economic and social tasks of universities in Latvia ”. – Science and Public Policy, Volume 36, Number 2, March 2009, pp. 133-137(5).

§         Kristapsons, J., A. Adamsone-Fiskovica, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2009) Erawatch Analytical Country Report 2008: Latvia . European Commission, Research Directorate-General. http://cordis.europa.eu/erawatch/

2008

§         Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, E. Tjunina, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2008) The Evolving Role of Academic Institutions in the Knowledge Economy: the Case of Latvia . UniDev Discussion Paper Series Paper no. 12. Published online at <http://developinguniversities.blogsome.com/> by Research Policy Institute, Lund , Sweden .

§         Adamsone-Fiskovica, A. Kristapsons, J., Ulnicane-Ozolina, I. (2008) INNO-Policy TrendChart - Policy Trends and Appraisal Report: Latvia . European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. http://www.proinno-europe.eu/extranet/upload/countryreports/Country_Report_Latvia_2008.pdf

2007

§         Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2007) INNO-Policy TrendChart - Policy Trends and Appraisal Report: Latvia . European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. http://www.proinno-europe.eu/extranet/upload/countryreports/Country_Report_Latvia_2007.pdf 

2006

§          Kristapsons, J., A. Adamsone-Fiskovica, I. Ulnicane (2006) European Trend Chart on Innovation: Annual Policy Trends and Appraisal Report for Latvia . European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. http://trendchart.cordis.lu/reports/documents/Country_Report_Latvia_2006.pdf

§          Kristapsons, J., I. Ulnicane, A. Adamsone-Fiskovica (2006) Strategic Evaluation on Innovation and the knowledge based economy in relation to the Structural and Cohesion Funds, for the programming period 2007-2013. Country Report: Latvia . Contract n° 2005 CE.16.0.AT.015. European Commission, Regional Policy Directorate-General. http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/evaluation/pdf/evalstrat_innov/latvia.pdf

2005

§          Kristapsons, J., Adamsone-Fiskovica, A. (2005) European Trend Chart on Innovation: Annual Policy Trends and Appraisal Report for Latvia . European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. http://trendchart.cordis.lu/reports/documents/Country_Report_Latvia_2005.pdf

2004

§          Kristapsons, J., Adamsone-Fiskovica, A. (2004) European Trend Chart on Innovation: Annual Policy Trends and Appraisal Report for Latvia . European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. http://trendchart.cordis.lu/reports/documents/CR_Latvia_September2004.pdf

§          Kristapsons, J. (2004) „ Latvia : Transformation of the S&T system”. In: From System Transformation to European Integration (Ed. Werner Meske), Münster: LIT Verlag, pp.151-164.

§          Kristapsons, J., Tjūņina, Ē., Ādamsone-Fiskoviča, A. (2004) Latvijas zinātniskās publikācijas, to citējamība, izgudrojumu patenti. LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas Augstākās izglītības un zinātnes departamenta pasūtījums. 75 lpp. (In Latvian; Scientific publications, citation thereof, patents of inventions of Latvia . Study commissioned by the Department of Higher education, Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Latvia . 75 pp.)

2003

§         Kristapsons, J., Adamsone, A., Tjunina, E. (2003) Innovation Policy in seven candidate countries: the challenges. Innovation Policy Profile: Latvia . Luxembourg : European Commission Enterprise Directorate-General. ftp://ftp.cordis.lu/pub/innovation-policy/studies/latvia_final_report_march_2003.pdf   

§         Kristapsons, J., Martinson, H., Dagyte, I. (2003) Baltic R&D Systems in Transition: Experiences and Future Prospects. Riga : Zinātne. http://ww3.lza.lv/csts/Baltic_R&D_Systems.pdf

2002

§          Kristapsons, J., Ekmanis, J. (2002) "Science of Latvia: an overview of 1990-2000". – Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Section B, vol.56, No 4/5, pp.20-30.

§          Kristapsons, J., Tjuņina, Ē., Ādamsone, A. (2002) Latvijas zinātnieku SCI publikācijas 1996.-2001. gados. LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas Augstākās izglītības un zinātnes departamenta pasūtījums. 27 lpp. (In Latvian; SCI publications of Latvian scientists in 1996-2001. Study commissioned by the Department of Higher education, Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Latvia . 27 pp.)

§          Kristapsons, J.,Tjuņina, Ē., Ādamsone, A. (2002) Latvijas zinātnieku darbu citēšana (SCI, SSCI un AHCI dati par periodu 1975.-2001.gg.). LR Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas Augstākās izglītības un zinātnes departamenta pasūtījums. 25 lpp. (In Latvian; Citation of publications of Latvian scientists (SCI, SSCI and AHCI in 1975-2001. Study commissioned by the Department of Higher education, Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Latvia . 25 pp.)

2000

§         Dagyte, I. , Kristapsons, J., Martinson, H. (2000) Baltic R&D Systems in Transition. Stockholm : Sodertorns Hoghskola, 190 pp.

§         Kristapsons, J. (2000) Innovation Indicators Collected in Latvia and Their Application (Trendchart Report – Latvia , 2001, Riga ). 18 pp.

1999

§         Kristapsons, J. (1999) "Quantitative Research Evaluation: Experience of a Small Country". - In: Science Evaluation and Its Management (Eds. V. Paces et al.), NATO Science Series, Ser.4: Science and Technology Policy, vol.28, IOS Press, pp. 246-255.

1998

§         Kristapsons, J., Gedina, K., Martinson, H. (1998) "Introducing the East into International Scientific Networks". - In: Transforming Science and Technology Systems - the Endless Transition? (Eds. W. Meske, J. Mosoni-Fried, H. Etzkowich, G. Nesvetailov), NATO Science Series, Ser.4: Science and Technology Policy, vol. 23, IOS Press, pp.295-305.

§         Kristapsons, K., Gedina, K. (1998) "International R&D Co-operation in Eastern Europe after 1990: Bibliometric Analysis". Paper to the NATO Advanced Research Workshop ‘’Strategies of International Scientific Co-operation in South East Europe’’, October 28-31, Sofia , Bulgaria , 14 pp.

§         Kristapsons, J. (1998) “Latvian System of Indicators and Data Bases for Assessment of S&T Centres and Researchers”. – Proceeding of the Fifth International Conference on Science and Technology Indicators. Use of S&T Indicators for Science Policy and Decision-Making, Hinxton, Cambridge , England , June 4-8, p.65.

1997

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1996

§         Tjunina, E., Kristapsons, J. (1996) "Data Banks for Assessment of Latvian Science and Technology". - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, vol. 50, part B, pp.90-95.

§         Tjunina, E. (1996) "Citation of publications of Latvian scientists. Comparison of two periods: 1986-1990 and 1991-1995". - International Journal of Scientometrics and Informetrics, 2(4), pp.35-40.

1995

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E. (1995) "Changes in the Latvian Research System". - Science and Public Policy, vol. 22, pp.305-312.

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E. (1995) "Changes of the Latvia 's Science Indicators in the Transformation Period". - Research Evaluation, vol. 5, pp.151-160.

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E., Kalinina, G. (1995) "Transformation des Wissenschaftssystems Lettlands (1989-1993)", In: R. Mayntz, U. Schimank and P. Weingart (eds.), Transformation Mittel- und Osteuropaischer Wissenschaftssysteme (Leske+Budrich, Opladen), S. 88-174 (in German).

§         Kristapsons, J., Millers, T. (1995) "Institutes of the Academy of Sciences and Institutions of Higher Education: Problems of Integration. Experience of Latvia ". – In: Higher Education in Europe , vol. XX, No 4, pp.163-167.

§         Tjunina, E., Kristapsons, J. (1995) „Information systems for assessment of Latvian science and technology”. – Proceedings of 4th International conference „Science and Technology Indicators: Performance at the National, Regional and Institutional Level”, October 5-7, Antwerp , pp.241-243.

1994

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E. (1994) "Quantitative indicators of Latvian scientific production, 1986-1992". - Science and Science of Science, vol.3, pp.31-39.

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E., Kalinina, G. (1994) „Changes in the Latvian research system, 1989-1993”. – Proceedings of the EASST Conference on Science, Technology and Change: New Theories, Realities, Institutions, August 28-31, Budapest , Hungary , p.164.

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E. (1994) „Transformation of the Latvian Academy of Sciences into the Academy of classic type”. – Proceedings of the EASST Conference on Science, Technology and Change: New Theories, Realities, Institutions, August 28-31, Budapest , Hungary , p.306.

1993

§         Kristapsons, J., Tālberga, I. , Tjunina, E. (1993) "Zinātnisko grādu nostrifikācija humanitārajās un sociālajās zinātnēs”. – Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas Vēstis, A, Nr.3, lpp.42-45. (In Latvian; „Nostrification of scientific degrees in humanities and social sciences”. – Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Section A, No 4, pp. 42-45.)

§         Kristapsons, J., Tjunina, E., Kriķis, J., Grīsle, Dz. (1993) "Latvijas zinātnes scientometriskais raksturojums: matemātika un datorzinātnes”. – Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas Vēstis, A, Nr.6, lpp.74-77. (In Latvian; „A scientometric profile of the Latvian science: mathematics and computer sciences”. - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Section A, No 6, pp. 74-77.)

§         Kristapsons, J., Ādamsone, B., Tjunina, E. (1993) "Latvijas zinātnes scientometriskais raksturojums: medicīnas zinātnes”. – Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas Vēstis, A, Nr.5, lpp.86-94. (In Latvian; „A scientometric  profile of the Latvian science: medical sciences”. - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Section A, No 5, pp. 86-94.)

 

Main research projects

National

§          „Problems of innovative development and creation of new technologies in Latvia ”. Latvian Council of Science (2004-2007).

§          „Tendencies and problems of innovative development in a small country ( Latvia )”. Latvian Council of Science (2001-2003).

§          „Science output indicators for Latvia ”. Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia (1999 and 2002-2003).

§          „Inventions and inventors of Latvia ”. Soros Foundation, Latvian Academy of Sciences and Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia (1998-1999), Latvian Council of Science (2005-2007). http://inventions.lza.lv

§          „Science of Latvia ". Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvian Union of Scientists (2001). http://science.lza.lv

§          „Development of science and technology in a small post-soviet country”. Latvian Council of Science (1997-2000).  

§          „Efficiency of Latvia ’s science”. Latvian Council of Science (1991-1996).

International

§         “Developing Universities – The Evolving Role of Academic Institutions in Economic Growth” (2005-2008). Coordinated by the Research Policy Institute of the Lund University ( Sweden ). http://developinguniversities.blogsome.com/

§         “Erawatch Base-load Research Inventory” (2006, 2007, 2008). Commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research. Coordinated by Erawatch Network Asbl. ( Belgium ) and the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies ( Spain ). http://cordis.europa.eu/erawatch/index.cfm

§         “Science Mentoring and Science Ambassador” (2006). Commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research.

§          “Innovation and knowledge-based economy-related initiatives in relation to the Structural funds (2007-2013)” (2006). Commissioned by the European Commission, Regional Directorate-General. Coordinated by Ismeri Europa S.r.l. ( Italy ). http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/evaluation/pdf/strategic_innov.pdf

§         “Systematic (Sectoral Innovation Watch)” (2006). Commissioned by the European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. Coordinated by Technopolis ( Belgium ). http://www.europe-innova.org

§         “European Trend Chart on Innovation” (2004, 2005, 2006), “INNO-Policy TrendChart” (2007, 2008). Commissioned by the European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. Coordinated by INTRASOFT International ( Belgium ). http://www.trendchart.org, http://www.proinno-europe.eu

§         "Innovation Policy in Seven Candidate Countries: The Challenges" (2001-2003). Commissioned by the European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General. Coordinated by ADE ( Belgium ) in association with SSEES ( United Kingdom ), LOGOTECH ( Greece ). http://cordis.europa.eu/innovation-policy/studies/geo_study3.htm

§         "Institutes of National Academies under Transformation. Comparative study of 12 Central and East European Countries" (1995-1996). Coordinated by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung ( Germany ).

§         "Transformation of the Science Systems of Central and East European Countries” (1993-1994). Coordinated by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung ( Germany ).