FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN LATVIA

The present research continues and complements previous research by the authors on the performance of grain cooperative societies in Latvia. The research aim is to identify and assess the factors affecting the performance of grain cooperative societies in Latvia.The research results revealed that the main endogenous factor hindering the performance of grain cooperatives was technological – underdeveloped grain processing –, as the cooperatives did not own processing enterprises, which was mainly due to an unclear situation in the sales market. The industry experts referred to the socio-economic factor as the key opportunity for improving the performance of cooperative societies – cooperation between small cooperative societies and large ones within the industry –, as well as the promotion of cooperation with scientists, technological progress and the positive effects on industry development in the country and the region. The research results revealed that the main threat to the development of cooperative societies was the political factor – possible sudden and significant changes in the national agricultural policy, which might be affected by the turnover of policy makers and the priorities set for the industry, as well as the economic situation in the country.The research employed the following methods: monographic, induction and deduction, graphical, comparison, a sociological research method – structured expert surveying –, SWOT analysis, pairwise analysis and statistical analysis

Relational database browser semi-automatic generation

Bakalaura darba mērķis ir izveidot relāciju datu bāzes pārlūka prototipu, ar kuru vairākas lietotāju grupas, piemēram, programmatūras testētāji, programmētāji, sistēmu pasūtītāji, spētu viegli un ātri pārlūkot dažādus, sarežģīti saistītus datu bāzes datus, izmantojot iepriekš nodefinētus datu izkārtojuma skatus. Tāpēc tika pētīta universāla relāciju datu bāzes pārlūka problemātika, tā iespējamie uzbūves principi, kā arī lietotājam svarīga funkcionalitāte, ko nepiedāvā pieejamie datu bāžu pārlūkošanas rīki. Balstoties uz iegūtajām zināšanām, darba rezultātā tika izveidots relāciju datu bāzes pārlūka prototips, kurš tiek pusautomātiski ģenerēts no autora izveidotajām formulām.The goal of this bachelor's thesis is to create a relational database browser prototype for several groups of users, such as software testers, programmers, system customers, so they can easily and quickly look at various, complex related database data using pre-defined data layout views. Therefore author studied universal relational database browser problems, the possible construction principles, as well as user key features which are not provided by the available database browsing tools. Based on knowledge gained, the work resulted in a relational database browser prototype, which is semi-automatically generated from the author's established formulas

Website "LDD". Module - Profile.

Tīmekļa vietne „Labo darbu darbnīca” ļauj cilvēkiem kontaktēties ne vien virtuāli, bet arī reāli - daloties un mainoties ar lietām, vajadzībām, interesēm un prasmēm. Tās galvenais mērķis ir apvienot cilvēciskās vērtības ar mūsdienu tehnoloģijām. Par šīs tīmekļa vietnes citām sadaļām ir izstrādāti citi kvalifikācijas darbi. Autora izstrādātais modulis „Profils” ir paredzēts lietotāju autorizācijai, profila, labo darbu krātuves, labo darbu CV un iekšējo ziņojumu funkcionalitātei. Sistēma tika izstrādāta izmantojot spējās (Agile) programmatūras izstrādes pieeju, nepārtraukti uzlabojot un paplašinot tās funkcionalitāti. Lai nodrošinātu kvalitāti, pēc katrām būtiskām izmaiņām tika veikta atkārtota testēšana. Sistēma ir realizēta PHP programmēšanas valodā, par pamatu izmantojot uz Model-View-Controller strukturēšanas principiem balstīto ietvaru „CodeIgniter”. Atslēgvārdi: CodeIgniter, spējā pieeja, profils, labo darbu krātuve, labo darbu CV.Website „LDD”. Module – Profile. Website „Labo darbu darbnīca” allows people to contact not only virtually but also in real life – sharing and exchanging things, needs, interests and skills. Its aim is to combine human values with modern technology. There have been developed other qualification works about this website other sections. Author module „Profile” is designed for user authorization, profile, good works storage, good works CV and internal messaging functionality. System was developed using „Agile” development method, continually improving and expanding its functionality. To ensure the quality, after every significant changes the system was re-tested. System is realized in PHP programming language based on Model-View-Controller framework „CodeIgniter”. Keywords: CodeIgniter, Agile, profile, good works storage, good works CV

Performance and causes of development problems among Latvian grain cooperatives

The research aimed to examine Latvian grain cooperatives in terms of their performance and causes of development problems. The research employed several approaches, including a monographic method, induction and deduction, comparison, graphical method, statistical analysis, cause and consequence analysis and a sociological research method in the form of structured expert survey and interviews. The research examined the theory on cooperative development in Latvia and the world, analysed the Latvian grain production industry and made a statistical analysis of the performance of grain cooperatives. The total output of cereals was affected by the total area cropped with cereals, which was proved by the correlation coefficient r = 0.90. An increase in the area used for cereals leads to an increase in the total cereal output. The correlation coefficient showed a strong relationship between independent and dependent variables. Structured interviews with experts allowed the authors to identify the factors that hinder the development of grain cooperatives in Latvia. The industry experts identified the technological factor, i.e., poorly developed agricultural processing. As possible causes of the previously identified problem, experts identified a lack of financial resources, the unclear market situation, workforce problems, additional costs, and a lack of initiative in identifying new opportunities. The expert method helped to identify the most significant problem for the development of Latvian grain cooperatives and the underlying causes. The research allows drawing the attention of policymakers to the main problem regarding the development of grain cooperatives, namely, the technological factor of underdeveloped grain processing. The cooperatives did not own processing enterprises, which was mainly due to an unclear situation in the sales market

Performance and causes of development problems among Latvian grain cooperatives

The research aimed to examine Latvian grain cooperatives in terms of their performance and causes of development problems. The research employed several approaches, including a monographic method, induction and deduction, comparison, graphical method, statistical analysis, cause and consequence analysis and a sociological research method in the form of structured expert survey and interviews. The research examined the theory on cooperative development in Latvia and the world, analysed the Latvian grain production industry and made a statistical analysis of the performance of grain cooperatives. The total output of cereals was affected by the total area cropped with cereals, which was proved by the correlation coefficient r = 0.90. An increase in the area used for cereals leads to an increase in the total cereal output. The correlation coefficient showed a strong relationship between independent and dependent variables. Structured interviews with experts allowed the authors to identify the factors that hinder the development of grain cooperatives in Latvia. The industry experts identified the technological factor, i.e., poorly developed agricultural processing. As possible causes of the previously identified problem, experts identified a lack of financial resources, the unclear market situation, workforce problems, additional costs, and a lack of initiative in identifying new opportunities. The expert method helped to identify the most significant problem for the development of Latvian grain cooperatives and the underlying causes. The research allows drawing the attention of policymakers to the main problem regarding the development of grain cooperatives, namely, the technological factor of underdeveloped grain processing. The cooperatives did not own processing enterprises, which was mainly due to an unclear situation in the sales market

Performance and causes of development problems among Latvian grain cooperatives

Abstract The research aimed to examine Latvian grain cooperatives in terms of their performance and causes of development problems. The research employed several approaches, including a monographic method, induction and deduction, comparison, graphical method, statistical analysis, cause and consequence analysis and a sociological research method in the form of structured expert survey and interviews. The research examined the theory on cooperative development in Latvia and the world, analysed the Latvian grain production industry and made a statistical analysis of the performance of grain cooperatives. The total output of cereals was affected by the total area cropped with cereals, which was proved by the correlation coefficient r = 0.90. An increase in the area used for cereals leads to an increase in the total cereal output. The correlation coefficient showed a strong relationship between independent and dependent variables. Structured interviews with experts allowed the authors to identify the factors that hinder the development of grain cooperatives in Latvia. The industry experts identified the technological factor, i.e., poorly developed agricultural processing. As possible causes of the previously identified problem, experts identified a lack of financial resources, the unclear market situation, workforce problems, additional costs, and a lack of initiative in identifying new opportunities. The expert method helped to identify the most significant problem for the development of Latvian grain cooperatives and the underlying causes. The research allows drawing the attention of policymakers to the main problem regarding the development of grain cooperatives, namely, the technological factor of underdeveloped grain processing. The cooperatives did not own processing enterprises, which was mainly due to an unclear situation in the sales market.</jats:p

FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN LATVIA

The present research continues and complements previous research by the authors on the performance of grain cooperative societies in Latvia. The research aim is to identify and assess the factors affecting the performance of grain cooperative societies in Latvia.The research results revealed that the main endogenous factor hindering the performance of grain cooperatives was technological – underdeveloped grain processing –, as the cooperatives did not own processing enterprises, which was mainly due to an unclear situation in the sales market. The industry experts referred to the socio-economic factor as the key opportunity for improving the performance of cooperative societies – cooperation between small cooperative societies and large ones within the industry –, as well as the promotion of cooperation with scientists, technological progress and the positive effects on industry development in the country and the region. The research results revealed that the main threat to the development of cooperative societies was the political factor – possible sudden and significant changes in the national agricultural policy, which might be affected by the turnover of policy makers and the priorities set for the industry, as well as the economic situation in the country.The research employed the following methods: monographic, induction and deduction, graphical, comparison, a sociological research method – structured expert surveying –, SWOT analysis, pairwise analysis and statistical analysis.</jats:p

Elektroenerģijas izmantošana spēkratos Latvijā

Elektroenerģijas izmantošana spēkratos Latvijā. Zinātniskā monogrāfija. Jelgava: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2013. 426 lpp., 511 att., 64 tab., 202 bibl. nos., 2 pielikumi. Pētījumu mērķis ir elektrospēkratu un to infrastruktūras izpēte un sabiedrības iepazīstināšana ar pētījumu rezultātiem, efektīvu elektrospēkratu ieviešanas sekmēšanai. Monogrāfijā apkopoti pētījumi, kuri veikti projekta „Elektroenerģijas izmantošana fizisko personu spēkratos” ietvaros. Monogrāfija izmantojama visiem, kuri interesējas par elektrospēkratiem, kā arī dažāda līmeņa inženierzinātņu studentiem, doktorantiem un docētājiem. Pētījumi veikti vairākās pamataktivitātēs, galvenās no kurām ir dažādu elektrospēkratu analītiskie pētījumi, elektrospēkratu ekspluatācijas parametru izpēte, elektrospēkratu iespējamās uzlādes iekārtu infrastruktūras pētījumi, iekšdedzes motora automobiļa pārbūve par elektromobili un alternatīvās enerģijas elektropēkratu akumulatoru uzlādes stacijas izstrāde un pētījumi. Monogrāfijā apkopoti arī pētījumi par pārbūvētu elektromobiļu reģistrācijas iespējām ceļu satiksmei un saules bateriju izmantošanas efektu uz elektromobiļa jumta Latvijas apstākļos. Pētījumos konstatēts, ka elektrospēkratu izmantošana ir ekonomiski un ekoloģiski pamatota, tos izmantojot ilgākā laika periodā. Galvenā elektrospēkratu pielietojuma sfēra ir pilsētās un piepilsētā, kas būtiski samazina piesārņojumu, kā arī ekspluatācijas izmaksas. Veicot elektromobiļa pārbūvi no iekšdedzes spēkratiem, lietderīgi izmantot konkrētam lietotājam pielāgotu konstrukciju, tā būtiski samazinot pārbūves izmaksas. Straujākai elektrospēkratu ieviešanai nepieciešams izveidot lētus uzlādes punktus, kuros uzlādi var veikt bez maksas, īpaši periodā, kad elektrospēkratu skaits nav liels. Visiem elektrospēkratiem uzlādei iespējams izmantot 220 V 16 A pieslēgumvietas, līdz ar to šādu uzlādes punktu ieviešana elektrospēkratu attīstības sākumposmā ir optimāla. Alternatīvās enerģijas akumulatoru uzlādes stacijas spēkratiem plaši var izmantot vietās, kur nav elektroenerģijas pieslēgums, vai arī lietotājs vēlas izmantot paša saražotu „zaļo” elektroenerģiju