Accepted abstracts

Art

• Jolanta Kudiņa, Master of Arts in Philology (English philology), Professional Master's Degree in Pedagogy - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Art Education and Cultural Event Collaboration: How to Develop Youth Interest in Contemporary Art
• Anastasija Ļeonova, Master's Degree - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Symbiosis of traditional and contemporary art. The example of Daugavpils
• KATRĪNA PAUKŠTA, Master's Degree - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Innovations in cultural projects in Latvia (2024 - 2025): Case studies and analysis.
• Aleksandra Polyakova, Professional Master’s Degree in Art - Daugavpils University, Latvia - METAMORPHOSIS OF HUMAN AS A WAY OF OVERCOMING A CRISIS SITUATION
• Agnese Skabe, Master’s - Daugavpils Universitāte, Latvia - The Table in Art: Symbolism and Interpretations
• Marija Vasiļjeva, Master - Daugavpils University, Latvia - LONG EXPOSURE IN CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY: A TOOL FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

Biology

• Danila Bulis, Bsc.student. - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Pond ecosystem recovery for protected species in Silene nature park, Latvia: temporal dynamics, ecological succession, and trade-offs in wetland restoration
• Lauris Jankovskis, Master of Natural Sciences in Biology - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Synthesis of Ag and Au nanoparticles with Medicago sativa L. callus cells
• Liega Krasovska, M.Sc.Ing. - University of Daugavpils, Latvia - Prospects of wetland ecological hotspots research using innovative method of the estimation of adult frog density and metrics for community assessment and ecosystem thresholds identification
• Vitālijs Meinerts, Secondary (high school) education - Daugavpils University, Latvia - The ecology of day-active butterfly population in the forest and urban biotopes of Daugavpils city: assessment of climatic and environmental factors
• Ligita Mežaraupe, Master - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Microscopy of adult Alaria alata using fluorescent 3-amidine benzanthrone
• Lidija Vojevoda, Mr.Agr. - APP ''Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts", Stendes pētniecības centrs, Latvia - Effect of different cultivation methods on minituber yield of potatoes in climate-controlled conditions.

Chemistry

• Vitālijs Fiļipovs, BSc. Chemistry student - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Determination of pharmaceutical pollutant residues in Daugavpils city wastewater and their impact on the environment
• Andrejs Grigorjevs, Chemistry Bachelor's degree - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Electrochemical Halogenation of 9-Aminoanthraquinone: A Novel Approach to Functionalized Intermediates
• Vladimirs Gusarovs, Bachelor's program student - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Development of a catalytic pyrolysis method for reducing the content of tar compounds in fuel obtained from the pyrolysis process of solid waste
• Jurijs Kazakevičš, BSP "Chemistry" student - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Assessment of the efficiency and utilization potential of biogas produced from fish processing waste
• Aleksandrs Pučkins, MSc. Chem. - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Influence of pH on the Photoluminescence of Silicon Nanoparticles
• Evita Romanovska-Dzalbe, Mag.chem Mag.paed - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Fluorescent Benzanthrone Dyes for pathogen studies and DNA analysis
• Maksims Stašāns, Bakalaura grāds ķīmijā - Daugavpils Universitāte, Latvia - A functional method for reducing tar concentrations in producer gas from the biomass gasification process

Doctoral student section "Literary Studies"

• Haralds Broks, PhD student - DU student, Latvia - Kristietība un jūdaisms: Māra Bērziņa romāna “Svina garša” mākslinieciskā pasaule.
• Inese Davidsone, Mg. oec., Mg. theol., LU HZF doktorante - Latvijas Universitāte, Latvia - Sievietes identitāte islāma pasaules maģiskā reālisma literatūras darbā Sara Suleri "Meatless Days".
• Anastasija Galkina, M. S - Daugavpils University, Latvia - E. Kataja autobiogrāfijas "Zem desmit karogiem" literatūras recepcija Latvijas kultūras telpā
• Lelde Logina, Mg. hum. - Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes Liepājas akadēmija, Humanitāro un mākslas zinātņu centrs, Latvia - Dzīvesstāsti jaunākajā latviešu prozā (2020-2024): biežāk skartie temati
• Girts Vikmanis, MA Translat. (Profesionālais maģistrs rakstiskajā tulkošanā), MA Comm. (Sociālo zinātņu maģistrs komunikācijas zinātnē) - Daugavpils Universitāte, Valodu un literatūras katedra, Latvia - Dekoloniālā paradigma un pretestības prakses dziesmu tekstu atdzejas publikācijās žurnālā “Avots”

Dynamics of marine ecosystems and factors influencing them

• Anete Fedorovska, Masters degree in Environmental Science - Daugavpils University Agency Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - Nature-Based Solutions for Fucus vesiculosus Recovery in the Baltic Sea: A Case Study from the Gulf of Riga
• Anda Ikauniece, Dr.biol. - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - Regenerative Ocean Farming in the Baltic Sea: A Community-Led Approach for Sustainable Marine Biomass Production
• Anda Ikauniece, Dr.biol. - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - Pelagic Food Web of the Gulf of Riga: Insights from Ecological Network Analysis
• Ineta Liepiņa-Leimane, MSc. biol. - Agency of Daugavpils University “Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology”, Latvia - Cyanobacteria ecology in the Gulf of Riga
• Paula Lilienfelde, Research assistant - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - The distribution of non-indigenous crustacean and mussel species in Latvian ports.
• Evita Strode, PhD - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LIAE), Latvia - Interdisciplinary methodological approach to assessing sediment quality in the Gulf of Riga
• Maija Viška, Ph.D. - Agency of Daugavpils University "Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology", Latvia - Climate change-driven changes in coastal processes in the southern and eastern Baltic Sea and their potential impact on marine habitats

Economics and sociology

• Elena Fedorova, Sociālo zinātņu maģistrs ekonomikā - Daugavpils Universitāte, Latvia - Information technology and artificial intelligence in Latvian companies
• Jing Zeng, doctoral - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Digital Tourism Research: A Global Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Developments

Educational sciences

• Santa Dzalbe-Sologuba, Mg. Education - Daugavpils University, Latvia - The role of artificial intelligence in education: challenges and opportunities in the context of the high school ( age 16-18 ).
• Ina Gode, Dr. paed. - LBTU, Latvia - Pedagogy as a science in the education system of Latvia.
• Vija Kovaļkova, doctoral students - DU, Latvia - "Shadow Education” from Metaphor to Academic Definition
• Raivis Malnacs, Short-cycle higher education - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Promotion of students' self-directed learning skills in computer science at the primary education level.
• Poļina Maļuhina, Mg. phys. - Daugavpils Universitāte, Latvia - Cross-subject link in samples of the physical and mathematical curriculum of primary education in Latvia
• Mampoetsi Mohoang, Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Socio-Philosophical Foundations of Education) - National University of Lesotho, Lesotho - INVESTIGATING IMPACT OF CULTURAL CAPITAL VARIATIONS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO DISTRICTS OF LESOTHO.
• MADINGAAN MOLISE, MASTER OF ARTS IN CURRICULUM STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION - DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY, Lesotho - INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF CULTURO TECHNO CONTEXTUAL APPROACH (CTCA) IN ENHANCING LEARNERS’ PERFORMANCE AND PROMOTING MEANINGFUL LEARNING OF ACCOUNTING SUBJECT IN LESOTHO SECONDARY SCHOOLS
• Maletsema Mosole, Master of Arts in Education - National University of Lesotho, Lesotho - Exploring role-play in enhancing speaking competency for beginners in French foreign language: A case of one primary school in Lesotho
• Anita Pipere, Dr. psych. - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Happiness and Education for Sustainable Development: A perspective from China
• Thabiso Raleting, Master of Curriculum Studies in Geography Education - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Exploring AI Ethical Awareness among In-Service Geography and English Language Teachers in Lesotho Secondary Schools
• Zane Staģiša, Bachelor's - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Secondary School Students' Language Acquisition at A1 Level in Year 10: Spanish as a Third Foreign Language
• Lipolelo Thamae, Doctoral Degree - Daugavpils Universitate, Latvia - Examining AI-induced Threats among the Lesotho Pre-service Teachers: A Quest for Sustainable AI Literacy
• Ieva Ušča, Mg. sc. - Daugavpils Univeristāte, Latvia - Classroom Teacher Observation in Latvia 1918–1934: Objectives and Professional Development Benefits
• Kristers Vēvers, Bachelor's degree in Humanities in Literature and Linguistics - Daugavpils University, Latvia - The Impact of Language Interference on the Development of High School Students’ Writing Skills in Learning English as a Foreign Language

Environmental sciences

• Anna Andžāne, B.Sc. “Environmental Science“ student - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Geomorphological characteristics and geographical distribution of inland dunes in Daugavpils
• Valentina Burdukovska, MSc in Biology - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - TACKLING AGRICULTURAL PHOSPHORUS LOADS BY SOIL AMENDMENTS
• Edvards Kiruks, Master - Daugavpils University, Latvia - OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATING A NATURE DISCOVERY TRAIL IN THE "ĻUBASTS" NATURE RESERVE
• Ignacy Kitowski, DSc - University College of Applied Sciences in Chelm, Poland - Factors determining inter-species and inter-colony differences in heavy metal and essential elements concentrations in eggshells of sympatrically nesting great cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo and grey herons Ardea cinerea
• Barbara Massalska-Duszczyk, MSc - Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Latvia - Implementing new lake restoration methods in Latvia: preparing for of the first aluminum treatment in the Baltic States
• Jana Paidere, Dr.biol. - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Drivers of zooplankton taxonomical and functional structure in the shallow Lake Saukas
• Linda Puncule, Master of Science - Estonian University of Life Sciences, Latvia - Overfishing shapes fish communities’ characteristics in Latvian lakes
• Santa Rutkovska, Dr.geogr. - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Citizen science for Invasive Species Management in Latvia. Invasive Species Manager.
• Juris Soms, Dr.Geol. - Nature Conservation Agency; Daugavpils University, Latvia - Application of open-access satellite data and geospatial analysis in the monitoring of grassland habitats
• Armands Vagals, B.Sc. “Environmental Science“ student - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Forest habitats mapping and fragmentation analysis using remote sensing and GIS data in Kombuļi parish (Krāslava district)

History and History of Culture

• Laima Grišule, Bachelor of Humanities in History and Archaeology - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Property of the deportees for the needs of Latgale schools, 1949
• Giorgi Pareshishvili, PHD - Caucasus International University, Georgia - Paradigms of Church-State relations in Georgia
• Aleksandrs Šehordanovs, Bachelor (history) - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Occupational safety and health care at the Rezekne Canned Milk Plant (1957-1990)

Law

• Aldona Kipane, Dr.iur. - Riga Stradiņš University, Latvia - The Criminological Framework of Dark Personality Traits: “The Dark Triad” and “The Dark Tetrad”
• Sintija Multina, Doctoral study programme Law - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Women's Crime in Latvia: Current Situation and Development Perspectives

Management

• Anna Dembovskaya, Doctoral student - Daugavpils Universitāte, Latvia - CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS OF LEAN AND AGILE PHILOSOPHIES AND THEIR SYNERGY IN IMPROVING PRODUCTION PROCESSES
• Marcin Oskierko, PhD - State Academy of Applied Sciences in Chełm, Poland - EU Border Management in Counteracting Smuggling on the Example of Polish

Philology

• Jevgēnija Šafraneka, Maģistra līmeņa studijas - Latvijas universitāte, Valodniecība, literatūrzinātne un reģionu kultūrstudijas, Rusistika un slāvistika, Latvia, Latvia - Медиализация литературы: новые требования и пересечение нарративов

Physics

• Jans Keviss, Master's degree - Daugavpils University, Latvia - Impact of ZnO Nanostructure Morphology on Electrochemical Sensing Performance for Lead Ion Detection in Real Water Samples

Sport

• Valts Freibergs, Student of Master's degree - RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia - The theoretical basis of adventure activities for inclusion in physical education lessons in elementary school