19th International Scientific Conference “Students on Their Way to Science”: (undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate students): collection of abstracts, April 19th, 2024

The conference is aimed at dissemination of scientific research results, sharing of experience, improvement of foreign language and cross-cultural communication skills, and establishing of international contacts. TABLE OF CONTENTS: AGRICULTURE -- The influence of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on the expression of genes of pathogenesis-related (pr) proteins of tomato plants and their role in plant defence / Kozlova S., Boroday V., Likhanov A. -- The contribution of bioeconomy to the development of country`s economy: Using the example of agriculture, forestry and fisheries / Mutalova A., Murodov S. -- Advancement of molecular research techniques for investigating self-incompatibility genetics in Chaenomeles japonica / Jagtap S., Lācis G. -- Carbonate content in the soils of Zemgale plain / Vanags E. -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES -- Open data for cyber threat intelligence / Avišāns R., Zacepins A. -- Javascript source code functional domains recognition using sentence embeddings clustering / Belovs-Dvinskis A., Komašilovs V. -- Comparison of semantic search approaches / Manivannan K., Paura L. -- Capabilities of openstreetmap data to support precision beekeeping / Kotovs D., Zacepins A. -- User experience (ux) design in e-commerce websites / Rawat P., Rubina T. -- Blockchain protocol efficiency in supply chain authentication / Akhtar P., Paura L. -- Recommender systems in tourism: literature review / Sharma P., Rubina T. A comparative analysis of deep learning architectures for live video captioning systems for visually impaired people / Babu S., Komašilovs V. -- Ai-based insulin dosage prediction application / Kumar S. S., Rubina T. -- Public educational institutions’ websites compliance with Latvian web regulations / Siliniece I, Vītols G. -- Unregulated drones and their impact / Warshaneyan S. S., Smits I. -- FORESTRY-- Medicinal properties of well-known trees and shrubs in Latvia / Egliņa A., Straupe I., Luguza S. -- Eutrophication of Strenči inland dune massif / Jansone A., Straupe I. -- Forest fire consequences on Pinus sylvestris L. Scots pine / Lejniece A., Akers R., Luguza S. -- African swine fever in Latvia / Meikšāne L., Antāne E. L., Jansone B. -- Estimating forest stand characteristics using unmanned aerial vehicles / Mūrnieks M., Celmiņa V., Zariņš J. -- Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. development of planting material on peat substrate enriched with biogas digestate / Sproģis A., Luguza S. -- Biodiversity in urban forests / Strautmane S., Rjabkovs E., Luguza S., Pētersone A. -- FOOD SCIENCE -- Comparison of powdered Moringa oleifera from different origins / Joseph A., Krūma Z. -- Effect of pasteurisation on volatile compounds for calorie-free, carbonated peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) tea / Auziņa A. H., Krjukova J., Egle E. K., Krūma Z. -- Analysis of safety parameters in the study of Tenebrio molitor larvae as substrate using by-products / Jankauskienė A., Kabašinskienė A. -- The influence of various wine yeast strains on the physicochemical parameters of cranberry - honey wine / Jurģe M., Madžule I., Krūma Z. -- Sensory evaluation of innovative energy drinks based on spruce sprout, fruit juice and cold brew coffee / Karklina K., Ozola L. -- VETERINARY MEDICINE -- Prevalence of ectoparasites in populations of mute swans (Cygnus olor) and whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in the territory of Latvia / Bīrone A., Valkovska L., Kļaviņa A. -- Cortisol changes during laparoscopic and open ovariectomy in bitches with the same anaesthesia protocol / Čechovičienė S., Juodžentė D., Grigonis A. -- Insulin dysregulation and laminitis in clinically healthy, obese horses and ponies / Gaiķēna Z., Laizāne D. -- Ultrasonographic examination of canine gallbladder mucocele: An analysis / Kalinauskaitė O., Laukutė M. -- Physical effort, fur, air and deep-body temperature influence on European bison’s (Bison bonasus) water metabolism / Markizo P. A. O., Ilgaza A. -- Research on the expression, detection, and assessment of estrus criteria in Limousin and Angus cattle breeds to enhance reproductive performance / Merkelytė I., Šiukščius A., Nainienė R. -- Adiposity-promoting factors in neutered cats / Socka P., Ilgaža A. -- Comparative analysis of pathogens in four levels of periodontal disease in dogs / Šakarnytė L., Ružauskas M. -- Evaluation of the application of ultrasound in small animal clinical ophthalmology / Tamaševičiūtė M., Mickutė J. -- Determination of microbiological contamination in colostrum and its effect on calf health / Vimba A., Liepa L. -- ENGINEERING -- Reducing electricity costs in single-family homes through market price fluctuations / Bukans V., Bērziņš J. – Optimizing cam profiles to minimize follower acceleration in book stitching machine openers / Feldmanis A., Banis K. -- Environmental impact analysis of internal combustion motor cars and electric cars / Millers R., Berjoza D. -- Development of leaf collection equipment for installation on a robotic platform / Petersons R., Pirs V. -- Analysis and development of an electric e-bike for Sri Lanka conditions. Efficient and sustainable mobility solutions / Lakshan Rwpd S. T., Berjoza D., Dukulis I. -- History and culture of traditional Awa paper making in Tokushima / Sakata H., Tonape S. -- Battery energy storage for provision of primary frequency regulation (FCR) / Zotovs I., Straume I. -- LAND MANAGEMENT AND GEODESY -- Solar panel park placement in agricultural territory / Blumbaha, E., Bergmanis, I. -- The importance of motion planning and data quality for UAVS / Blumbergs A., Luksa, J. -- Trends in the development of river valley construction and their study by remote sensing methods / Freimanis, J., Bergmanis, I. -- Evaluation of land cadastral assessment cases in accordance with the requirements of regulatory acts / Dārziņa, K., Ribkinska, L. -- The analysis of geospatial information for evaluation of the amelioration cadastre information system / Indrēvics G., Luksa J., Lagzdiņš A. -- Remote sensing data usage in civil defence planning and military operations / Rēdmane S., Celms A. -- Differences between traditional surveying methods and drone surveying / Sinkus V., Celms A. -- Comparison of remote sensing methods for the renovation of historic buildings / Strukova A., Luksa J. -- ENVIRONMENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT -- The effect of green roofs on wastewater in the city / Ančipanovs Ņ., Bērziņa L. -- Evaluation of the energy potential and hydrological regime of the small hydroelectric power plant / Celmiņš K., Veinbergs A., Pundurs E. -- Modelling of emergency situations in wastewater treatment plants / Egle U., Ratkevičs A., Celms A. -- The potential of sand-polonite filters for reducing total phosphorus concentration in wastewater / Grabuža D., Grinberga L. -- Evaluation of sedimentation basin efficiency in forest lands / Legzdiņš A., Grinberga L. -- Microplastics in centralised drinking water supply system in Jelgava city / Ponomarjova S., Grinberga L. -- CIVIL ENGINEERING -- Benefits and efficiency of aerodynamic architecture in todays climate / Dabulskis K., Griauslys R., Jankauskienė D. -- Portland cement ways of production reducing CO2 emissions / Jonušė L., Banys R., Jankauskienė D. -- Implementation of principles of circular construction in Latvia / Jurevica S., Gusta S. -- Use of waste materials in bricks / Letko J., Orlova I. -- Green architecture sustainability and efficiency in today’s and future societies / Masiulytė K., Baskevičiūtė G., Jankauskienė D. -- Use of BIM in construction / Zhukovs N., Gusta S. -- SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Assessment of municipal support for families with children in the rural municipalities of Latvia / Ajubova T., Krūzmētra Ž. -- Decomposing price deflators of Latvian foodstuff / Nuno F., Popluga D. -- Support opportunities and challenges for digitization of business processes / Bekerta I., Leibus I. -- Application of the framework convention for the protection of ethno-linguistic minorities: The cases of Latvia and Italy / Frego C., Piccardo L. The evolution of marketing concepts in response to consumers’ sustainability commitments / Furmanova K., Grinberga-Zalite G. -- Insight into presence of tattoo stigma in perception and attitude / Komatsu K., Dobelniece S. Differences between majoritarian and proportional electoral systems in the context of Latvia / Laksis A., Ķusis J. -- Students in the centre of chemistry classes: inquirybased learning / Peto V., Chrappan M. -- Post-Keynesian theories of regional growth / Šaicāne J., Pelše M. -- Quality of life of family members who care for oncology patients / Tarasova D., Kronberga G. -- The quality of vocational education pedagogues’ working life in the context of changes in Latvian education system / Vanaga S., Kronberga G.