Contents of Proceedings of 16^th International Scientific Conference
ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
May 24-26, 2017

Inese Biuksane

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Competitiveness of blue economy in Latvia

Irena Lysonkova, Jan Novotny, Jaromir Cais, Stefan Michna

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Effect of addition of nanoparticles TiO₂ into PTFE coating

Alexandra Novakova, Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Forming resistance determination of steel

Erlan Askarov, Algazy Zhauyt, Zhastalap Abilkaiyr, Adilet Zhankeldi, Batyr Naurushev

Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I. Satpayev, Kazakhstan

New type cam-screw mechanical press

Sergey Rakutko, Elena Rakutko, Dmitriy Kaposhko, Alexander Vaskin, Andrey Tranchuk

Institute for Engineering and Environmental Problems in Agricultural Production, Russia; Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia; Riga Technical University, Latvia

Influence of light quality on fluctuating asymmetry of bilateral traits of forced parsley leaves

Zane Zelca, Silvija Kukle, Janis Kajaks

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Statistical analysis of chemically treated hemp fiber waste particle size distribution after grinding

Inesa Barmina, Raimonds Valdmanis, Maija Zake, Liva Ozola, Uldis Strautins

Institute of Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia

Development of gasification/combustion characteristics at thermo-chemical conversion of biomass mixtures

Inesa Barmina, Maija Zake, Harijs Kalis, Maksims Marinaki

Institute of Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia

Electric field effects on gasification/combustion at thermo-chemical conversion of biomass mixtures

Inesa Barmina, Raimonds Valdmanis, Harijs Kalis, Maksims Marinaki

Institute of Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia

Experimental and numerical study of the development of swirling flow and flame dynamics and combustion characteristics at biomass thermo-chemical conversion

Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Steel cutting using abrasive water jet

Nikolajs Bumanis, Gatis Vitols, Irina Arhipova, Ivars Mozga

Ltd "Mobilly", Latvia; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Mobile ticket lifecycle management: case study of public transport in Latvia

Jekaterina Martynova, Martins Mednis, Armands Vigants, Peteris Zikmanis

University of Latvia, Latvia

Kinetic modeling of ethanol fermentation by yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus from lactose- and polyfructan- containing substrates

Aleksandrs Adamovics, Rasma Platace, Inguna Gulbe, Semjons Ivanovs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Influence of fertilizers on chemical content in grass biomass.

Rasma Platace, Aleksandrs Adamovics, Semjons Ivanovs, Inguna Gulbe

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Assessment of ash melting temperature of birch and grass biomass pellet mixtures

Vladimir Astashev, Vitaly Krupenin

Mechanical Engineering Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia; Moscow Polytechnic University, Russia

Efficiency of vibration machines

George Nerubenko, Vitaly Krupenin, Cyril Nerubenko

Infocruse Inc., Canada; Mechanical Engineering Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia; Moscow Polytechnic University, Russia; NER BALANCER Limited, Canada

Vehicle hybrid free-piston engine-generator

Miroslav Muller

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Machining of polymeric composites by means of abrasive water-jet technology

Ruslans Smigins

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Ecological impact of CNG/gasoline bi-fuelled vehicles

Aivars Aboltins, Harijs Kalis, Ilmars Kangro

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia; Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia

On mathematical modelling of heat and moisture distribution in the drying process for porous two layered gypsum board products

Gunta Grinberga-Zalite, Gunita Mazure

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Integration of social innovation creation in higher education for enhancing of economic development in Latvia

Inesa Barmina, Maija Zake, Uldis Strautins, Maksims Marinaki

Institute of Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia

Effects of gradient magnetic field on swirling flame dynamics

Inna Davydova, Yury Mazhayskiy, Evgeny Davydov, Tatiana Guseva

Ryazan State University, Russia; MNTC Ltd., Russia; Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia; Ryazan State Medical University, Russia

Impact of drainage on heavy metal pollution of soils and land usage regulation

Marina Cerpinska, Martins Irbe

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Specifics of natural frequency measurements for floor vibration

Sylvia Kusmierczak, Miroslav Muller, Anatoly Lebedev

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic; Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic; Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Evaluation of aluminium alloy surface machined by means of abrasive-free ultrasonic finishing

Stanislav Petrasek, Miroslav Muller

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Polymeric particle composites based on filler from hen egg-shells

Iulian Voicea, Iuliana Gageanu, Mihai Matache, Valentin Vladut

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Innovative technology for obtaining bioenergy through the process of advanced anaerobic digestion

Vladimir Sleger, Miroslav Muller

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Low-cyclic fatigue of polymeric composite filled with biological short fibres

Katerina Krizova, Jitka Kumhalova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Comparison of selected vegetation indices and determination of suitability for yield description on agricultural field

Ivan Gorlov, Galina Sulimova, Aleksey Perchun, Marina Slozhenkina

Volgograd State Technical University, Russia; Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-And-Milk Production, Russia; Institute of General Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Genetic polymorphism of the RORC, BGH, BGHR, LEP, LEPR genes in Russian hornless cattle breed

Roman Pavlyuk, Anatoly Lebedev, Anton Zacharin, Pavel Lebedev

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Calculation of the transmitted torque upgraded fixed connection

Nina Toncheva, Andrei Samsonov, Vitaly Yegorov, Valeriy Lebedev

Chuvash state pedagogical University. I. Y. Yakovlev, Russia; Chuvash state agricultural Academy, Russia

Results of laboratory studies of device for transporting heads to the elevator of cabbage harvest machine

Dagnija Lazdina, Andis Lazdins, Ieva Bebre, Igors Gusarevs

Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava", Latvia; LTD Orvi, Latvia

Technological process of sewage sludge de-watering by impulse method and assesment of options to use dried material

Kamil Krasuski, Janusz Cwiklak

District Office in Ryki, Poland; Polish Air Force Academy, Poland

Application of GPS sensor for recovery of precise position of aircraft in air transport

Jan Krmela, Vladimira Krmelova

Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia

Tire casings and their material characteristics for computational modeling of tires

Jozsef Kaposzta, Balazs Illes, Henrietta Nagy

Szent István University, Hungary

Examination of impact of economic policy on quality of life in regions of some European countries with global perspective

Inta Volodko, Sarmite Cernajeva

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Use of mathematic program packages for improving and modernizing teaching mathematics in the faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies in Riga Technical University

Henrietta Nagy, Balazs Illes, Jozsef Kaposzta, Irina Donnik

Szent István University, Hungary; Ural State Agrarian University, Russia

Clusters and concentration of businesses in regions of some European countries as tools for economic development

Ivan Gorlov, Elemes Azhmuldinov, Ekaterina Karpenko, Elena Zlobina

Volgograd State Technical University, Russia; Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-And-Milk Production, Russia; All-Russian Research Institute of Beef Cattle, Russia; Volgograd State University, Russia

Comparative assessment of nutritional and biological value of beef from calves of various breeds

Lilo Kunchev

Technical University-Sofia, Bulgaria

Methodology for selection the truck route

Volodimir Bulgakov, Valeriy Adamchuk, Semjons Ivanovs, Yevhen Ihnatiev

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine; National Scientific Centre "Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Electrification" of Ukraine, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine

Theoretical investigation of aggregation of top removal machine frontally mounted on wheeled tractor

Volodimir Bulgakov, Valeriy Adamchuk, Volodymyr Kuvachov, Semjons Ivanovs

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine; National Scientific Centre "Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Electrification" of Ukraine, Ukraine; Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Research of possibilities for efficient use of wide span tractor (vehicle) for controlled traffic farming

Volodimir Bulgakov, Ivan Golovach, Semjons Ivanovs, Yevhen Ihnatiev

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine

Theoretical simulation of parameters of cleaning sugar beet heads from remnants of leaves by flexible blade

Oleg Burdo, Valentyna Bandura, Ludmyla Kolianovska, Ilmars Dukulis

Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies of Ukraine, Ukraine; Vinnytsia National Agrarian University of Ukraine, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Experimental research of oil extraction from canola by using microwave technology

Volodimir Bulgakov, Valeriy Adamchuk, Volodymyr Kuvachov, Semjons Ivanovs

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine; National Scientific Centre "Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Electrification" of Ukraine, Ukraine; Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Investigation of technological properties of wide span tractors for controlled traffic farming

Peter Savinyh, Alexey Aleshkin, Vladimir Nechaev, Semjons Ivanovs

North-East Agricultural Research Institute, Russia; Vyatka State University, Russia; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Simulation of particle movement in crushing chamber of rotary grain crusher

Zofija Jankauskiene, Elvyra Gruzdeviene, Semjons Ivanovs, Ernestas Maumevicius

Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Screening hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) biomass and chemical composition as influenced by seed rate and genotype

Valentina Avdeeva, Sergey Antonov, Anatoly Molchanov, Igor Devedorkin

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Disinfection of winter wheat grain by ozone and negative corona discharge field

Valerii Vtoryi, Sergei Vtoryi, Vladislav Gordeev, Evgenia Lantsova

Institute for Engineering and Environmental Problems in Agricultural Production, Russia

Carbon dioxide emission from cattle manure removed by scrapers

Ekaterina Shalavina, Alexander Briukhanov, Roman Uvarov, Eduard Vasilev

Institute for Engineering and Environmental Problems in Agricultural Production, Russia

Forming of environmentally friendly technologies of pig manure utilisation

Svetla Stoilova

Technical University-Sofia, Bulgaria

Application of fuzzy linear programming method to examine routing of passenger trains

Svetla Stoilova, Lilo Kunchev

Technical University-Sofia, Bulgaria

Study of criteria for evaluation of transportation with intermodal transport

Mihai Matache, Catalin Persu, Mihaela Nitu, Gheorghe Gabriel

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Vision system for spraying machines adaptive control

Mareks Smits, Eriks Kronbergs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Determination center of percussion for hammer mill hammers

Risto Ilves, Arne Kuut, Keio Kuut, Juri Olt

Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Impact of multifunctional biodiesel fuel additive on diesel engine combustion process

Irina Belinskaia, Alexander Kartoshkin

Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia

Recycling of waste lubricants by using low-tonnage technology

Andrejs Jaunzems

Ventspils University College, Latvia

Methods of measuring industry total factor productivity within an input-output framework

Marina Slozhenkina, Olga Serova, Margarita Vodolazkova, Elena Zlobina

Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-And-Milk Production, Russia; Volgograd State Technical University, Russia; Volgograd State University, Russia

Functional and technological characteristics of new cheese product with vegetable and prebiotic components

Marek Gaworski, Pavel Kic

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland; Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Improvement of mobile milking parlours in small dairy farms including technical and functional aspects

Marek Gaworski, Wojciech Ciesielski, Natalia Kaminska

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Effect of modern apple production technologies on development of family orchard farming with particular focus on Polish conditions

Anatoly Lebedev, Vladimir Kuzminov, Sergey Ridniy, Pavel Lebedev

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Manufacturing scheme impact of seedbed preparation on quality of wheat seeds

Pavel Neuberger, Pavel Kic

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Thermal conductivity of natural materials used for thermal insulation

Retta Zewdie, Pavel Kic

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Noise pollutants in agricultural machinery drivers cabin

Vilis Dubrovskis, Imants Plume

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Methane production from stillage

Vilis Dubrovskis, Imants Plume

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Biogas potential from demaged bread

Vilis Dubrovskis, Imants Plume

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Enzymatic and catalystic enchancement of methane production from corn silage and grain residues

Indra Eihvalde, Daina Kairisa

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Automatic monitoring of body condition score of high yielding Holstein cows using three-dimensional imaging technique

Martins Ziemelis, Gunars Verdins

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Plough parts wear resistance depending on their material composition and processing technology

Van Doan Cao, Milan Zajicek, Pavel Kic

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic; Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic

Summer ventilation of poultry house for chicken fattening in CFD modelling

Barbara Prus, Tomasz Salata, Krzysztof Gawronski

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland

Availability to public and private goods and services as element of sustainable development of rural areas

Barbara Prus, Stanislaw Bacior, Malgorzata Dudzinska

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland; University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Settlement network concentration as determinant for rural areas development

Edmunds Visockis, Raimunds Selegovskis, Uldis Gross, Stanislavs Pleiksnis

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Investigations in multiglass window thermal qualities

Petr Sarec, Petr Novak, Jitka Kumhalova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Impact of activators of organic matter on soil and crop stand properties in conditions of very heavy soils

Pavel Kic

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Influence of moisture on thermal properties of walls in basements of buildings

Jaroslaw Taszakowski, Jaroslaw Janus, Agnieszka Glowacka, Piotr Bozek

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland

Development of agricultural transport road network in land consolidation works

Anisoara Paun, Carmen Bracacescu, Dumitru Milea, George Bunduchi

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Researches in producing organic certified seeds and planting material

Pavel Kic

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Clover drying process by forced convection

Vidas Damanauskas, Aleksandras Velykis, Antanas Satkus

Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania

Dependence of fuel consumption of medium power tractor on different soil and tire deformations

Elena Strihavkova

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Analysis of the new type Al-Si-Mg alloy structures with different contents of ca due to the chemical properties

Jaroslava Svobodova

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Chemical pre-treatments of aluminium materials in order to increase selected properties of surface

Dainis Viesturs, Nikolajs Kopiks

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Trends in development of tractor fleet in Latvia

Imants Ziemelis, Henriks Putans, Ilze Pelece, Andrejs Snegovs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Comparative investigation of fixed and tracking the sun solar photovoltaic panels

Aleksejs Nipers, Irina Pilvere, Sandija Zeverte-Rivza

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Projections for the Latvian dairy and beef sector

Anna Brunerova, Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Is it advantageous to reuse fruit waste biomass from processing of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L).or briquette production?

Anna Brunerova, Miroslav Muller, Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Potential of wild growing Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) for briquette production

Irina Artyushina, Aleksey Vinokur, Vitaly Krupenin

Moscow Polytechnic University, Russia; National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), Russia; Mechanical Engineering Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Tone curve reconstruction algorithm for automating creation of aerospace images

Ramunas Mieldazys, Egle Jotautiene, Algirdas Jasinskas, Aivars Aboltins

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Evaluation of physical mechanical properties of experimental granulated cattle manure compost fertilizer

Aleksandr Vostrukhin, Elena Vakhtina, Sergey Bondar

Stavropol Technological Institute of Service, Russia; Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Using Assembler for microcontroller study on Arduino-based platform

Edgars Repsa, Eriks Kronbergs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Kinematic analysis of rhomboid pressing mechanism

Zanna Strek

University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland

Analysis of demand for land consolidation in Milejow commune, Leczna district

Janis Eiduks, Liga Paura, Irina Arhipova

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Evaluation of quality and efficiency in engineering education study programs

Andrejs Snegirjovs, Peteris Shipkovs, Galina Kashkarova, Kristina Lebedeva

Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvia

Quasi-autonomous photovoltaic application in North regions

Anda Zeidmane, Tatjana Rubina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Student - related factor for dropping out in the first year of studies at LLU engineering programmes

Ugis Briedis, Aleksandrs Valisevskis, Zane Zelca

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Flexible aluminium-air battery for enuresis alarm system

Igor Subbotin, Alexander Briukhanov, Eduard Vasilev

Institute for Engineering and Environmental Problems in Agricultural Production, Russia

Factor analysis of environmental impact of manure utilization

Aiga Trupa, Baiba Osmane, Liga Proskina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Fodder beans (Vicia faba minor ) and peas (Pisum sativum) in dairy cows feed rations

Karolina Habrova, Petr Valasek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Experimental characterization of degradation of reactive resin filled with organic microparticles

Algirdas Jasinskas, Vytautas Kucinskas, Egle Jotautiene, Imants Ziemelis

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Assessment of wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) chopping and utilization for biofuel and investigation of chaff properties

Natasa Naprstkova, Jaromir Cais, Pavel Kraus, Miroslava Tavodova

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic; Technical University of Zvolen, Slovakia

Using of electron microscopy for tool wear evaluation

Gabriel Constantin Bogdanof, Victor Moise Name, Alexandra Visan, Valeria Gabriela Ciobanu

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Kinematic analysis of soil drilling mechanism used in afforestation

Sandra Gusta, Silvija Strausa, Uldis Gross

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Influence of thermal properties of architectural glass on energy efficiency of sustainable buildings

Ausra Arlauskiene, Danute Jablonskyte-Rasce, Aleksandras Velykis, Monika Toleikiene

Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania

Energetic evaluation of green manure preparation for organic farms

Sylvia Kusmierczak, Tomas Majzner

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Comprehensive approach to evaluation of degradation in chosen parts of energy equipment

Dionizas Streikus, Algirdas Jasinskas, Vytautas Kucinskas, Jiri Masek

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Research in fibrous plant preparation for pressed solid biofuel and determination of pellet indicators

Cristian Sorica, Ion Pirna, Elena Sorica, Ion Grigore

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Determination of qualitative working indices of equipment for decontamination of horticultural product exterior surfaces using ozone in aqueous solution

Vladislav Kremenetsky, Andrei Kolyshkin

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Stability of shallow mixing layers with asymmetric base flow profile

Anita Blija, Ilze Beitane, Aivars Aboltins, Sigita Boca

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Heat-mass transfer in layer of berries during freezing process

Baiba Briede, Ludis Peks

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Competence-based engineering studies

Francesco Marinello, Simone Gatto, Alessandro Bono, Andrea Pezzuolo

University of Padova, Italy; Porto Felloni Agr., Italy

Determination of local nitrogen loss for exploitation of sustainable precision agriculture: approach description

Armands Kviesis, Amanda Klavina, Gatis Vitols

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Development of classroom microclimate monitoring system

Andrea Pezzuolo, Davide Boscaro, Luigi Sartori, Francesco Marinello

University of Padova, Italy

Energy parameters and feedstock management in farm-scale biogas plants: survey in the North-East of Italy

Francesco Marinello, Giulio Toniolo, Tatevik Yezekian, Luigi Sartori

University of Padova, Italy; Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Characterization of vine canopy through two dimensional imaging

Andrea Pezzuolo, Donato Cillis, Francesco Marinello, Luigi Sartori

University of Padova, Italy

Estimating efficiency in automatic milking systems

Natalia Bogach, Vadim Dyachkov, Anton Lamtev, Yurij Lezhenin

Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia

Agent-based modeling software for natural and rural ecosystems

Simone Pascuzzi, Francesco Santoro

University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

Evaluation of farmers' OSH hazard in operationnearby mobile telephone radio base stations

Agris Zimelis, Santa Kaleja, Gints Spalva, Andis Lazdins

Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava", Latvia

Impact of feed rollers on productivity and fuel consumption

Ilze Pelece, Henriks Putans, Imants Ziemelis, Liene Kancevica

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Water heating with tracking to sun solar batteries

Josef Hula, Petr Novak, Jitka Kumhalova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Impact of secondary soil tillage technology on soil particle displacement on sloping fields in Central Bohemia Region

Elena Zubrilina, Lyubov Vysochkina, Mikhail Danilov, Vladimir Maliyev

Don State Technical University, Russia; Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Design modification of seed distributor of pneumatic seeder for corn sowing

Dmitrijs Rusovs, Sigurds Jaundalders, Peteris Stanka

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Evaluation of solar sorption refrigeration system performance in Latvia

Iuliana Gageanu, Gheorghe Voicu, Valentin Vladut, Iulian Voicea

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Experimental research on influence of recipes used on quality of biomass pellets

Sabine Upnere, Normunds Jekabsons

Ventspils University College, Latvia; Riga Technical University, Latvia; Jekabsons Engineering Systems, Latvia

Estimation of cross-flow influence on spring-mounted cylinder in triangular cylinder array

Lukas Fichtl, Vadym Shapoval

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Monitoring of green rolling methods and their impact on green speed

Andrey Adoshev, Sergey Antonov, Sergey Yastrebov, Mikhail Melnikov

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Ferro-vortex apparatus

Irena Katane, Edgars Katans, Evita Korna, Ineta Kristovska

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; IT company "Autentica", Latvia; University of Business, Arts and Technology RISEBA, Latvia

Students' professional direction towards engineering professions at comprehensive secondary schools in the context of self-determination

Vitaly Grinchenko, Gennady Nikitenko, Alexander Lysakov, Evgeny Konoplev

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Duration of change of pressure in interwall camera of milking cup

Irena Katane, Regina Baltusite, Edgars Katans

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; IT company "Autentica", Latvia

Theoretical background for investigation and promotion of engineers competitiveness in education

Georgi Hrenov, Karin Reinhold, Piia Tint

Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Working environment specialist's role in improvement of safety level in Estonian enterprises

Gheorghe Ivan, Valentin Vladut, Radu Ciuperca, Victor Moise

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Kinematic scheme of equipment to reed harvesting machine MRS

Igor Vorotnikov, Maxim Mastepanenko, Shaliko Gabrielian, Nataliya Kasyanova

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Algorithm of controlling the reactive power compensator with nonlinear loads

Povilas Gurevicius, Algirdas Janulevicius

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Tractor MFWD braking deceleration research between different wheel drive

Viktor Marchenko, Aleksandr Sorokin, Dmitry Sidelnikov, Andrey Panasenko

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia; Kalmyk Research Institute of Agriculture by named M. B. Narbaeva, Russia

Investigation in process of fermentation medium mixing in bioreactor

Ieva Leimane, Agnese Krievina, Ligita Melece

Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia

Development and distribution of technological capital in agriculture: comparison of the Baltic countries

Aleksejs Nipers, Irina Pilvere, Sandija Zeverte-Rivza, Agnese Krievina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia

Use of econometric model for developing an outlook for livestock sector in Latvia

Aleksandrs Gasparjans, Aleksandrs Terebkovs, Anastasija Ziravecka

Latvian Maritime Academy, Latvia; Riga Technical University, Latvia

Application of resonance method for examining of piston ring technical condition

Augustina Pruteanu, Mihai Matache, David Ladislau, Adriana Muscalu

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Research of technological process for medicinal plant separation

Gunnar Kunzel, Monika Hromasova, Miloslav Linda

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Profilography and analysis of surface structures of materials

Sayat Ibraev, Aiman Nurmaganbetova, Algazy Zhauyt, Nurbibi Imanbaeva

Institute of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering Named after Academician U.A. Joldasbekov, Kazakhstan; Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I. Satpayev, Kazakhstan

Computerized modeling of kinematics and kineto-statics of sucker-rod pump power units

Ludmila Kalinnikova, Jelena Shaplavska, Aleksey Zavodilov

"Psy Technology" LLC , Latvia; Baltic International Academy, Latvia

Professional ability to recognize emotions from photographs and alterations of personality traits among security officers with different length of work experience

Vladimir Trukhachev, Sergei Oliinyk, Nikolai Zlidnev

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Creation of optimal selection-technological model cow of production type based on Holstein genotype

Vladimir Trukhachev, Sergei Oliinyk, Nikolai Zlidnev

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Directions to improvement selection-technological features of cattle Ayrshire breed

Andris Martinovs, Svetlana Polukoshko, Elvijs Apeinans, Edgars Zaicevs

Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia; Ventspils University College, Latvia

Determination constants of 4-element rheological model with rebound resilience method

Vladimir Trukhachev, Elena Epimahova, Vitaly Morozov, Andrey Vrana

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia; LLC "Agrokormservis Plus", Russia

Hatchability prediction in Ross-308 cross-bred broiler chickens

Roman Trochimczuk, Piotr Prochor

Bialystok University of Technology, Poland

Finite element analysis of temperature distribution in sport horses’ skin during rehabilitation massage

Kaspars Kroics, Laila Zemite, Gatis Gaigals

Riga Technical University, Latvia; Ventspils University College, Latvia

Analysis of advanced inverter topology for renewable energy generation and energy storage integration into AC grid

Larisa Skorykh, Michael Afanasyev, Vasiliy Kisyuk, Nina Konik

All-Russian Research Institute of Sheep and Goat Breeding, Russia; Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia; Saratov State Agrarian University named after N.I. Vavilov, Russia

Using biophysical methods in sheep breading

Ruslan Omarov, Ivan Gorlov, Vladislav Zakotin, Sergei Shlykov

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia; Volgograd State Technical University, Russia; Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-And-Milk Production, Russia

Development of marble beef technology

Ruslan Omarov, Olga Sycheva, Alexei Pokotilo, Sergei Shlykov

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Modern methods for food safety

Nataliia Stoiko, Velta Parsova

Lviv National Agrarian University, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Environmental dimensions of rural development in land use planning circumstances in Ukraine

Elena Zorina, Olga Chudnova

Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Assessment of data on studying personal - professional self-determination of students of agroengineering profile

Gheorghe Voicu, Gheorghe Constantin, George Ipate, Paula Tudor

University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania; High School "Nicolae Iorga" Nehoiu, Romania

Farinographic parameter variation of doughs from wheat flour with amount of water added

Viktoria Jozsa

Szent István University, Hungary

Dual education models as elements of corporate embeddedness in Hungary

Olaosebikan Layi Akangbe, David Herak

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Oil point determination of selected bulk oilseeds under compression loading

Velta Parsova, Anita Sidelska

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Sustainability of dwellings in the context of their residents’ opinion

Valeria Gabriela Ciobanu, Alexandra Visan, Anisoara Paun, Gabriel Constantin Bogdanof

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Experimental research regarding magnetic separation of seeds after their surface conditions using two moistening liquids

Roman Uvarov, Alexander Briukhanov, Aleksandr Spesivtsev, Vasiliy Spesivtsev

Institute for Engineering and Environmental Problems in Agricultural Production, Russia; A.F.Mozhaisky Military Space Engineering Academy, Russia; North-West Regional Scientific Centre, Russia

Mathematical model and operation modes of drum-type biofermenter

Jan Hart, Veronika Hartova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Quality of transmission for wifi cameras Netatmo NSC01-EU, D-Link DCS-5222L and Edimax IC-7113W

Jan Hart, Veronika Hartova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Modern methods of monitoring variables for racehorses

Tarmo Koppel, Inese Vilcane

Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia; Riga Technical University, Latvia

Risk management of magnetic field from industrial induction heater - a case study

Sergejs Locs, Irina Boiko, Armands Leitans, Pavels Drozdovs

Daugavpils University, Latvia; Riga Technical University, Latvia

Experimental study of coaxial laser cladding of tool steel

Altynay Rakhimova, Abilzhan Khussainov, Inga Grinfelde

Shokan Ualikanov Kokshetau State University, Kazakhstan; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Impact of coal ash and phosphogypsum application on soil fertility of Chernozem soils of North Kazakhstan

Jaroslaw Janus, Piotr Bozek, Jaroslaw Taszakowski, Agnieszka Glowacka

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland

Road accessibility problem as part of land consolidation planning

Tomasz Noszczyk, Jozef Hernik, Agnieszka Glowacka, Jaroslaw Taszakowski

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland

Preventing and resolving social dissatisfaction in spatial management in rural areas

Tomasz Lipinski

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Mechanical properties of AlSi12 alloy with aluminium bronze

Tomasz Lipinski

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Corrosion effect of 20 % NaCl solution on basic carbon structural S235JR steel

Liena Poisa, Skaidrite Bumane, Edgars Cubars, Rasma Platace

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Latvian Plant Protection Research Centre, Latvia; Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia

Evaluation of sulphur content in different energy crops

Jan Kaderabek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Integration of Fibaro system to intruder and hold-up alarm systems

Aivars Kakitis, Olafs Vronskis, Imants Nulle

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Experimental study of vermicompost drying process

Hubert Kryszk, Krystyna Kurowska

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Legal and market-related conditions underlying management of state treasury agricultural real estate in Poland

Dace Platonova, Velta Parsova, Anda Jankava, Maija Berzina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Expert judgement of mutual influence among land degradation determination criteria

Mihail Bosyakov, Sergei Sakhanko, Mihail Niaroda

Physics and Technology Institute of National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Belarus; Baranovichi State University, Belarus

Research of influence of steel 4X5МФС ion nitriding process parameters on characteristics of nitrided layer

Inga Grinfelde, Kristine Valujeva, Karina Zaharane, Laima Berzina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Automated cavity ring down spectroscopy usage for nitrous oxide emission measurements from soil using recirculation system

Inga Grinfelde, Anda Bakute

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Expertisecentrum Regelgeving Bouw, Netherlands

The urban hydrological response unit parameters calibration and verification for conceptual hydrological model METQ

Natalija Bulaha, Janis Rudzitis

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Analysis of model and anisotropy of surface with irregular roughness

Natalija Bulaha, Sergejs Locs

Riga Technical University, Latvia; Daugavpils University, Latvia

Research in surface roughness for laser cladding coatings

Raisa Smirnova, Jurij Ivanov, Vladimir Nikishin

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Research in global dynamics of duffing-type oscillator by method of complete bifurcation analysis

Elina Konstantinova, Liga Brunina, Aija Persevica, Inga Honavko

Ventspils University College, Latvia; Association Baltic Coasts, Latvia; Nature Conservation Agency, Latvia

Assessment of ecosystems and ecosystem services for sustainable land use management in Latvia

Arvids Jakusenoks, Aigars Laizans

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Reactive electrical power compensation in household sector

Andrius Nemeiksis, Vitalijs Osadcuks

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Trajectory planning of mobile robot movement in unknown environment

Andris Berzins, Andris Morozovs, Uldis Gross, Janis Iejavs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Institute, Latvia

Mechanical properties of wood-geopolymer composite

Daniel Ion Vladut, Valentin Vladut, Ion Grigore, Sorin Biris

University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania; National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Experimental research on qualitative indices of work for equipment for seedbed preparation in conservative system

Jiri Masek, Petr Novak, Algirdas Jasinskas

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic; Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Evaluation of combine harvester operation costs in different working conditions

Joanna A. Pawlowicz, Elzbieta Szafranko

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Concept of rural spatial planning in line with social expectations

Milan Buric, Petr Novak, Lukas Benes

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Comparison of methods for measuring draught force of tractor during soil tillage

Liga Proskina, Sallija Cerina

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Economic gains from consumption of legumes in dairy farming

Elzbieta Szafranko

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Selected problems of assessment of suitability of rural areas for investment activities on an example an optimal location for production plant

Elzbieta Szafranko, Joanna A. Pawlowicz

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Methodology of studying preferences among rural residents as element of procedure for public land management in rural areas

Svetlana Polukoshko, Andris Martinovs, Vladimirs Gonca

Ventspils University College, Latvia; Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia; Riga Technical University, Latvia

Torsional, compression and shear stiffness of thin-layer rubber-metal spherical joint-hinge

Jakub Lev, Bohumil Chalupa, Jiri Blahovec

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Shape development of wheat seeds during germination

Vasiliy Sysuev, Peter Savinyh, Alexey Aleshkin, Semjons Ivanovs

North-East Agricultural Research Institute, Russia; Vyatka State University, Russia; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Investigation of oscillations of hammer rotor of grain crusher

Gheorghe Gabriel, Catalin Persu, Eugen Marin, Manea Dragos

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Structural analysis of technical equipment for setting up row crops and applying degradable film

Eugen Marin, Mihai Matache, Mihaela Nitu, Gheorghe Gabriel

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania

Experimental researches regarding assessment of coverage degree obtained by orchard spraying machine

Dace Barzdina, Daina Kairisa

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Use of ultrasound measurements for lamb fattening control

Hryhorij Kaletnik, Irina Pilvere, Stanislav Nikolaenko, Volodimir Bulgakov

Vinnytsia National Agrarian University of Ukraine, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine

Investigation of biofuel production possibilities for stabilisation of agro-industrial complex of Ukraine

Olga Frolova, Juris Priekulis, Laima Berzina, Aivars Aboltins

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Ammonia emission evaluation from manure management

Aina Palabinska, Anda Jankava

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Relative evaluation of agricultural land for purposes of land consolidation

Tomasz Huscio

Bialystok University of Technology, Poland

Modern burner for central heating boilers utilizing renewable energy source - biomass

Popa Lucretia, Dudici Luciana, Nedelcu Ancuta, Stefan Vasilica

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Structural and kinematic analysis of ratchet mechanism that acts on chain conveyor of manure spreader

Stefan Vasilica, David Ladislau, Popa Lucretia, Alexandru Zaica

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Use of theoretical mathematical relations for calculating the application and mass flow rate of a rear delivery vertical-axis manure spreader

Maris Rozentals, Armins Laurs, Juris Priekulis

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Research in milking intervals on practice farm using automated milking systems

Agnieszka Trystula, Jadwiga Konieczna

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Land consolidation in crisis management

Elena Ligere, Ilona Dzenite, Aleksandrs Matvejevs

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Analytical solution of the problem on MHD flow in duct with perfectly conducting Hartmann walls and slip condition on conducting side walls

Maris Mangalis, Juris Priekulis

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Efficiency of cow mechanical driver using side by side type milking equipment

Arnis Lenerts, Dina Popluga, Rogier Schulte, Irina Pilvere

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Wageningen University, Netherlands

Sustainability assessment of agricultural production: case study of Latvian crop sector

Jadwiga Konieczna, Agnieszka Trystula

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Spatial borders of a real-estate ownership title under present legal conditions in poland

Aivars Aboltins, Tatjana Rubina, Egle Jotautiene

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Diffusion coefficient estimation difficulties at the beginning of drying experiment

Patrik Burg, Vladimir Masan, David Ludin

Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Possibilities of using grape marc for making fuel pellets

Yevgeny Trukhachev, Vladimir Maliyev, Mikhail Danilov, Lyubov Vysochkina

The Ministry of Agriculture of Stavropol region, Russia; Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia

Operation improvement of grass drill seeding Kochia prostrata

Patrik Burg, Vladimir Masan, Pavel Zemanek

Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Evaluation of effect of vegetation cover on soil compaction

Anatoly Shevhuzhev, Nikolai Belik, Eugene Emelyanov, Alexander Tokar

Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia; Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Russia

Milk productivity of Simmental cows Austrian selection

Pavel Tsarenko, Igor Popov, Ivan Paronyan, Sawa Hohrin

Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia; All-Russian Research Institute of genetics and breeding of farm animals, Russia

Valuation techniques of freshness of poultry eggs

Aivars Aboltins, Jan Papez, Pavel Kic

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Wood drying in high air temperature

Aivars Aboltins, Harijs Kalis, Kristaps Pulkis, Juris Skujans, Ilmars Kangro

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia, Latvia; Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia

Mathematical modelling of heat transfer problem for two layered gypsum board products exposed to fire

Pavel Gavrilov, Viktor Ivanov

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Defect analysis on Latvian railway, research on defective rail

Ivars Lusis, Vita Antane, Armins Laurs

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Effectiveness of mastitis detection index for cow monitoring and abnormal milk detection in milking robots

Dainis Berjoza, Inara Jurgena

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Influence of batteries weight on electric automobile performance

Volodimir Bulgakov, Stanislav Nikolaenko, Ivan Holovach, Semjons Ivanovs

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine; Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Theoretical investigations of the oscillations of the cleaner of the root crop heads hanged on an integral row-crop tractor

Sergei Kolesnik, Moshe Sitbon, Asher Yahalom, Alon Kuperman

Ariel University of Samaria, Israel; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Assessment of wind resource statistics in samaria Region

Vladutoiu Laurentiu, Petru Cardei, Valentin Vladut, Fechete Lucian

National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, Romania; Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Modern trends in designing and selecting the machine/equipment for deep soil tillage

Renata Marks-Bielska

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Factors shaping interventional policy in agricultural sector

Ricardas Butkus, Gediminas Vasiliauskas

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Occupational risk factors in small stockbreeding farms including Lithuanian conditions

Tomasz Nowakowski, Jaroslaw Chlebowski, Jan Kaminski

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Changes of coefficient of variation of transverse liquid distribution for single and dual stream atomizers

Lasma Licite, Lana Janmere

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Millennial student expectations towards higher education in Latvia

Marek Zagroba

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Problems of rural development in vicinity of urban agglomeration

Egle Jotautiene, Vaidas Bivainis, Karolis Zokaitis, Raimonda Zinkeviciene

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Investigation on geometrical particle parameters and aerodynamic features of granular manure fertilizers

Anatoliy Bazhenov, Galina Bondareva, Natalia Grivennaya, Sergey Malygin

Don State Technical University, Russia

Application of electrostatic analogy method based on differential Ohm's law in NDT systems for monitoring internal defects in pipelines made of conductive materials in agriculture

Ligita Melece, Juris Hazners

Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia

Factors influencing Latvian small and medium enterprises towards eco-innovation

Juris Priekulis, Kaspars Vartukapteinis, Ligita Melece

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia; Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia

Costs of liquid manure transportation and incorporation using mobile transport aggregates

Gunita Mazure, Gunta Grinberga-Zalite

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Production and consumption of fuelwood as energy resource: case of Latvia

Janis Viba, Igors Tipans, William M. Megill, Frederike Oetker

Riga Technical University, Latvia; Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Generation of underwater object motion by internal interactions

Igors Tipans, Janis Viba, Antons Esaulenko

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Modelling of red and white muscle fibres in force generation

Lancine Doumbouya, Chang Sheng Guan, Guoping Gao, Yangshao Pan

Wuhan University of Technology, P.R. China; Tsinghua University, P.R. China

Application of BIM technology in design and construction: a case study of pharmaceutical industrial base of amino acid building project

Antanas Pocius, Egle Jotautiene, Egidijus Zvicevicius, Sigute Savickiene

Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania; Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Investigation of effects of organic fertilizer pellet rheological and geometric properties on mechanical strength

Zofia Koloszko-Chomentowska, Leszek Sieczko

Bialystok University of Technology, Poland; Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Investments in agriculture – case of Poland

Aivars Aboltins, Janis Palabinskis, Kaspars Vartukapteinis

Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia

Studies of berry drying process in infrared film dryer