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POLICIES
POLICIES

Institute for Economic, Social and Innovation Research

We create the foundation for evidence-based decisions through analyses and evaluations, and provide support in their implementation. We stand for responsible research and innovation policy, site analysis and development, labor market and gender equality policy, as well as innovation projects.
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Research groups

We advise public institutions and businesses on technology and innovation strategies, regional site analyses, the evaluation and implementation of equal opportunities, as well as the risk and impact analysis of political and corporate decisions. We have locations in Graz, Vienna, and Klagenfurt. Our main research areas are addressed in 3 research groups: Technology, Innovation and Policy Consulting, Regional Economics and Structural Policy, as well as Data Analytics and Statistical Modelling.
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Technology, Innovation and Policy Consulting

Head: Michael Ploder
Technology, Innovation and Policy Consulting
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Data Analytics and Statistical Modelling

Head: Hermann Katz
Data Analytics and Statistical Modelling
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Regional Economics and Structural Policy

Head: Eric Kirschner
Regional Economics and Structural Policy

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Programme evaluation, reporting and information systems, Gender Equality Plans, regional economic modelling, econometric analyses, strategy development, support for funding programmes, technology development, impact analyses
Code über Frau projeziert Data-based models for predictive maintenance
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Data-based models for predictive maintenance

Calculation models for the predictive planning and optimization of maintenance measures

Data-based models for predictive maintenance
Input-Output-Schema MAREMOTO - Regionalökonomische Impactabschätzung
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MAREMOTO - Regionalökonomische Impactabschätzung

Analyse regional economic effects – differentiated and comprehensive

MAREMOTO - Regionalökonomische Impactabschätzung
logo-programmevaluierungen und wirkungsanalysen Programme evaluations and impact assessments
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Programme evaluations and impact assessments

Ex-ante, interim and ex-post evaluations as well as ex-ante and ex-post impact assessments

Programme evaluations and impact assessments
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Geospatial Modelling

Estimation of regional effects and impacts based on grid data

Geospatial Modelling
System WIBIS – Economic Policy Reporting and Information System
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WIBIS – Economic Policy Reporting and Information System

Austria's unique collection of regional economic information

WIBIS – Economic Policy Reporting and Information System
placeholder-policies Valuation systems and selection mechanisms
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Valuation systems and selection mechanisms

Avoiding bias in evaluation policies, processes and practices as a service for research and funding organisations

Valuation systems and selection mechanisms
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User-oriented technology development

Take social diversity into account when planning and implementing research and innovation projects

User-oriented technology development
placeholder-policies Statistical design of experiments (DoE) for process and product optimization
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Statistical design of experiments (DoE) for process and product optimization

Targeted planning of experiments for more efficient data acquisition

Statistical design of experiments (DoE) for process and product optimization
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Process support and programming

We provide advice and support in the alignment, preparation and formulation of targeted programmes

Process support and programming
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Evaluation of institutions

Tailored evaluation of organizations - from research institutions to universities and technology funding agencies

Evaluation of institutions
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Projects

In our activities, we aim to adhere to high research ethical principles such as impartiality, objectivity, and transparency. For us, "Responsible Research and Innovation" is not only the subject of our research, but also the guiding principle of our research practice.
LUSI-Q Laser Ultrasound for in-line quality control in semiconductor industry
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LUSI-Q Laser Ultrasound for in-line quality control in semiconductor industry

How do you find hidden defects in chips in-line using laser ultrasound?
LUSI-Q Laser Ultrasound for in-line quality control in semiconductor industry
IMPROFE: Digital Twins for the production of electric motors
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IMPROFE: Digital Twins for the production of electric motors

Quality improvement through in-line monitoring and process modeling for electric motor stators
IMPROFE: Digital Twins for the production of electric motors
REAL: Resource-Optimised sub-area management of agricultural land
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REAL: Resource-Optimised sub-area management of agricultural land

We develop engine-readable application cards for resource-optimized agriculture.
REAL: Resource-Optimised sub-area management of agricultural land
AMS Job Barometer: Job demand in Austria
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AMS Job Barometer: Job demand in Austria

Labour market analyses of occupational demand based on job advertisements
AMS Job Barometer: Job demand in Austria
FairCom: Using and Shaping Online Communication Inclusively
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FairCom: Using and Shaping Online Communication Inclusively

Increasing inclusion in technology development and application in a participatory process
FairCom: Using and Shaping Online Communication Inclusively
GENDERACTIONplus: Gender Equality in the European Research Area (ERA)
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GENDERACTIONplus: Gender Equality in the European Research Area (ERA)

Network for gender equality with the target to achieve a sustainable implementation
GENDERACTIONplus: Gender Equality in the European Research Area (ERA)
INSPIRE: Building Europe’s Center of Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & Innovation
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INSPIRE: Building Europe’s Center of Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & Inn...

GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA
INSPIRE: Building Europe’s Center of Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & Innovation
ÖROK Household Forecast 2023+
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ÖROK Household Forecast 2023+

Regional forecast of households for the Austrian districts
ÖROK Household Forecast 2023+
European Higher Education Sector Observatory
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European Higher Education Sector Observatory

European Higher Education Sector Observatory
European Higher Education Sector Observatory
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Business areas

Mobility

Mobility

We play a part in devising solutions for the future based on transport technologies, and provide sustainable support in the shape of our models and simulations.
Politics and society

Politics and society

With our innovative solutions, we contribute to the sustainable, forward-looking development of our society.
Production and manufacturing

Production and manufacturing

Our expertise covers first-class solutions for production processes and automation, quality assurance and high-precision process monitoring.
Security and defence

Security and defence

Wir stärken mit unseren maßgeschneiderten Lösungen systemische Sicherheit und Resilienz und unterstützen damit die frühzeitige Abwehr von Bedrohungen.
Environment and sustainability

Environment and sustainability

We create sustainable solutions that make an important contribution to laying the foundations for a liveable future for generations to come.

News and events

Find out more about our fascinating events and get all the latest news on our research topics and scientific activities.
Development of tourism in rural areas
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Development of tourism in rural areas

18.04.2024
Development of tourism in rural areas
Forum Schiene II
Allgemein +

Forum Schiene II

24.01.2024
Forum Schiene II
The care crisis in times of the pandemic
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The care crisis in times of the pandemic

21.12.2023
The care crisis in times of the pandemic
The status of equal opportunities in research
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The status of equal opportunities in research

20.12.2023
The status of equal opportunities in research
Viewpoint: Horizon Europe missions are a long-term project
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Viewpoint: Horizon Europe missions are a long-term project

10.10.2023
Viewpoint: Horizon Europe missions are a long-term project
IMPROFE: Quality test for e-motors
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IMPROFE: Quality test for e-motors

06.06.2023
IMPROFE: Quality test for e-motors
Between the poles of politics and science
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Between the poles of politics and science

01.06.2023
Between the poles of politics and science
Closing event of the EU-Twinning-project on cooperation between science and industry
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Closing event of the EU-Twinning-project on cooperation between science and industry

24.03.2023
Closing event of the EU-Twinning-project on cooperation between science and industry
Delegation from Georgia
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Delegation from Georgia

17.02.2023
Delegation from Georgia
Shaping the future with social innovations
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Shaping the future with social innovations

29.11.2022
Shaping the future with social innovations
Expertise from POLICIES in demand in Georgia
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Expertise from POLICIES in demand in Georgia

12.10.2022
Expertise from POLICIES in demand in Georgia
Gender Equality and inclusion in European research
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Gender Equality and inclusion in European research

10.10.2022
Gender Equality and inclusion in European research
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Publications

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2023

Fragile Sorge: Zumutungen und Konflikte während der Covid-19-Pandemie

Autor*innen: Alexandra Scheele; Helene Schiffbänker ; David Walker; Greta Wienkamp
Fragile Sorge: Zumutungen und Konflikte während der Covid-19-Pandemie
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2023

Double Fragility: The Care Crisis in the Time of the Pandemic

Autor*innen: Alexandra Scheele; Helene Schiffbänker ; David Walker ; Greta Wienkamp
Double Fragility: The Care Crisis in the Time of the Pandemic
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2022

Gender Bias in Peer Review panels – “The Elephant in the Room"

Autor*innen: Helene Schiffbaenker ; Peter van den Besselaar; Florian Holzinger; Charlie Mom; and Claartje Vinkenburg
Gender Bias in Peer Review panels – “The Elephant in the Room"
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2022

The gendered nature of independence in the context of research funding and excellence

Autor*innen: Helene Schiffbaenker ; Marita Haas; Florian Holzinger
The gendered nature of independence in the context of research funding and excellence
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2022

The Gendered Analog-Digital Divide in Virtual Academia

Autor*innen: K. Grasenick; S. Beranek ; A.-S. Godfroy; S. Reidl ; P. F. Romero; H. Schiffbänker ; J. Stadlbauer; J. Trattnig; A. Wolffram; C. Wächter
The Gendered Analog-Digital Divide in Virtual Academia
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2021

Selling science: optimizing the research funding evaluation and decision process

Autor*innen: Claartje J. Vinkenburg; Carolin Ossenkop; Helene Schiffbaenker
Selling science: optimizing the research funding evaluation and decision process
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2020

ETER Analytical Report: Internationalisation of Academic Staff in European Higher Education

Autor*innen: This report has been prepared by Andrea Bonaccorsi (University of Pisa) and Daniele Biancardi (University of Bergamo) with the support of Alessandro Daraio; Benedetto Lepori; Daniel Wagner-Schuster ; and Marija Breitfuss-Loidl
ETER Analytical Report: Internationalisation of Academic Staff in European Higher Education
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2020

ETER Analytical Report: How are European Higher Education Institutions funded?

Autor*innen: Benedetto Lepori (Università della Svizzera italiana); with the support of Daniel Wagner-Schuster ; and Marija Breitfuss-Loidl
ETER Analytical Report: How are European Higher Education Institutions funded?
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2020

ETER Analytical Report: Dual vs. Unitary Systems in European Higher Education

Autor*innen: Daniel Wagner-Schuster ; Michael Ploder ; Maximilian Unger; Marija Breitfuss-Loidl ; and Benedetto Lepori (Università della Svizzera italiana)
ETER Analytical Report: Dual vs. Unitary Systems in European Higher Education
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2020

ETER Analytical Report: The regional structure of European Higher Education

Autor*innen: Andrea Bonaccorsi (University of Pisa); Benedetto Lepori (Università della Svizzera italiana); with the support of Daniel Wagner-Schuster ; Marija Breitfuss-Loidl
ETER Analytical Report: The regional structure of European Higher Education
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2020

Digitale Ungleichheit. Wie sie entsteht, was sie bewirkt … und was dagegen hilft

Autor*innen: Sybille Reidl ; Jürgen Streicher ; Marlene Hock ; Franziska Gürtl; Beatrix Hausner (ÖGUT); Gina Waibel; (ÖGUT)
Digitale Ungleichheit. Wie sie entsteht, was sie bewirkt … und was dagegen hilft
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2020

Das DFG-Förderprogramm Open Access Publizieren - Bericht über die Förderung

Autor*innen: Richard Heidler; Angela Holzer; Mona Könn; Roland Weihberg; Michael Ploder ; Jürgen Streicher ; Angelika Sauer ; Florian Holzinger ; Michaela Dvorzak ; Irene Barbers; Bernhard Mittermaier; Sonja Rosenberger; Barbara Scheidt; Andreas Meier; Wolfgang Glänzel; Bart Thijs
Das DFG-Förderprogramm Open Access Publizieren - Bericht über die Förderung
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Institute for Economic, Social and Innovation Research

Your contact

Wolfgang Polt
Authorised representative, Director POLICIES
+43 316 876-1561
policies@joanneum.at

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