This year the Journal contains research findings of scientists, academics and doctoral students from Latvia and other countries (Poland, Germany, and Slovakia), and its purpose is to create a forum for the exchange of academic opinions and discussions. Every opportunity to publish research findings is important to contribute to faster development of science and, in its turn, of the whole national economy. This year the Journal’s papers are published in English in order to promote international scientific communication. The editorial board hopes that our Journal has contributed, contributes and will contribute to economic growth in Latgale Region, Latvia, and the entire European Union. The research papers may be useful for professionals who are interested in various social science problems and their solutions, academics, master and doctoral students, researchers and representatives of enterprises. The editorial board notes that there is a group of authors whose papers have been published in several or even all the seven issues of the Journal and looks forward to successful cooperation with them in future as well as will be glad to expand the range of authors, focusing on new crucial problems and their solutions.The editorial board thanks the authors of papers, the peer reviewers and the cooperation partners for their contribution to the Journal.