The countries of the world and of the European Union are developing hydrogeological models (HM) where, by means of computer modelling, the information necessary for the groundwater management is obtained. In 1996, Riga Technical University (RTU), upon assignment of the former State Geological Survey, established regional HM REMO for the central part of Latvia. REMO does not match demands of a m...

The effects of carvacrol, a natural biocide, on dual-species biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium were investigated with a constant-depth film fermentor. Biofilm development reached a quasi-steady state in 12 days at 25 degrees C with S. aureus predominance ( approximately 99%). Cryosectional analysis detected viable S. aureus and S. enterica sero...

The article reflects on the achievements of Rodrigo Slaviņš, a graduate Faculty Chemistry (1963) Riga Polytechnic Institute (RPI), an engineer, Officer Order Three Stars, three-time champion Union Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Master Sports in orienteering, development orienteering sports traditions, his work at Latvian Olympic Committee (LOC), as well activities Head Orienteering Federati...

A mainstream tendency for multimediality of information and exponential growth data have promoted major changes in the academic paradigm, supporting transition towards interdisciplinary research-based studies, which has affected development emerging field Digital Humanities (DH). The paper aims at providing insights into different activities implemented by DH community Latvia, contributed to ad...