Publications

2022

Primary sludge from dairy and meat processing wastewater and waste from biomass enzymatic hydrolysis as resources in anaerobic digestion and co-digestion supplemented with biodegradable surfactants as process enhancers, 2022, Skripsts E., Mežule L., Klaucans E., Energies 15(12),4333

An optical device for disinfecting frequently touched surfaces in public transportation, 2022, Vabulnieks K., Mežule L., Patlins A., Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering 12216,122160D

Consumption trends of pharmaceuticals and psychoactive drugs in Latvia determined by the analysis of wastewater, 2022, Tomsone L.E., Pērkons I., Sukajeva V., Neilands R., Kokina K., Bartkevičs V., Pugajeva I., Water research 221,118800

Qualitative fingerprint of psychoactive pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, and related human metabolites in wastewater: a year-long study from Riga, Latvia, 2022, Pērkons I., Tomsone L.E., Sukajeva V., Neilands R., Kokina K., Bartkevičs V., Pugajeva I., Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10(4),108110

Optimizing phosphorus removal for municipal wastewater post-treatment with Chlorella Vulgaris, 2022, Lavrinovičs A., Mežule L., Cacivkins P., Juhna T., Journal of Environmental Management 324,116313

Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Coatings Obtained at room temperature on a polymethyl methacrylate substrate, 2022, Iesalnieks M., Eglītis R., Juhna T., Šmits K., Šutka A., International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23(21),12936

UV Inactivation of Semliki Forest virus and E.coli bacteria by alternative light sources, 2022, Skudra A., Rēvalde G., Zajakina A., Mežule L., Spunde K., Juhna T., Rancāne K., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology 10,100120

Zero pollution protocol for the recovery of cellulose from municipal sewage sludge, 2022, Ragi K.B., Ekka B., Mežule L., Bioresource Technology Reports 20,101222

Synergistic effect of activated charcoal and chitosan on treatment of dairy wastewaters, 2022, Ekka B., Mieriņa I., Juhna T., Kokina K., Turks M., Materials today communications 31,103477

Assessment of Infiltration from Private Sewer Laterals: Case Study in Jurmala, Latvia, 2022, Dakša G., Dejus S., Rubulis J., Water (Switzerland) 14(18), 2870

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater and importance of population size assessment in smaller cities: An exploratory case study from two municipalities in Latvia, 2022, Gudra, D., Dejus, S., Bartkevics, V., (…), Juhna, T., Fridmanis, D., 2022, Science of the Total Environment 823,153775

Quantification of different fatty acids in raw dairy wastewater, 2022, Ekka, B., Mieriņa, I., Juhna, T., Turks, M., Kokina, K., 2022, Cleaner Engineering and Technology
7,100430

The effect of chitosan nanoparticles on Escherichia coli viability in drinking water disinfection, 2022, Denisova, V., Mezule, L., Juhna, T., 2022, Water Practice and Technology 17(2), pp. 537-543

Affordable Pretreatment Strategy for Mitigation of Biofouling in Drinking-Water Systems, 2022, Zemite, M., Mezule, L., Gruskevica, K., (…), Machado, I., Melo, L.F., 2022, Journal of Environmental Engineering (United States) 148(2),04021082

Affordable Pretreatment Strategy for Mitigation of Biofouling in Drinking-Water Systems. Zemīte, M., Mežule, L., Gruškeviča, K., Kokina, K., Rubulis, J., Juhna, T., Gottschalk, N., Domer, F., Jagau, R., Rowe, K., Augustin, W., Scholl, S., Pereira, A., Barros, A., Machado, I., Melo, L., Journal of Environmental Engineering (United States), 2022, Vol. 148, No. 2, 04021082-1.-04021082-14.lpp. ISSN 0733-9372. Pieejams: doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001968

2021

Case study on the dairy processing industries and their wastewater generation in Latvia, 2021, Ekka, B., Dejus, S., Juhna, T., 2021, Journal of Dairy Research
88(4), pp. 425-428

Cleaning of Ceramic Ultrafiltration Membranes after Filtration of Hay Hydrolysate. Gruškeviča, K., Strods, M., Rubulis, J., Mežule, L., No: Environment. Technology. Resources: Proceedings of the 13th International Scientific and Practical Conference. Vol.3, Latvija, Rēzekne, 17.-18. jūnijs, 2021. Rēzekne: Rezekne Academy of Technologies, 2021, 89.-94.lpp. ISSN 1691-5402. Pieejams: doi:10.17770/etr2021vol3.6579

Rapid Catalytic Water Disinfection from Earth Abundant Ca2Fe2O5 Brownmillerite. Vanags, M., Mežule, L., Spule, A., Kostjukovs, J., Šmits, K., Tamm, A., Juhna, T., Vihodceva, S., Kaambre, T., Baumane, L., Začs, D., Vasiliev, G., Turks, M., Mieriņa, I., Sherrell, P., Šutka, A., Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2021, Vol. 5, No. 12, 2100130.-2100130.lpp. ISSN 2366-7486. e-ISSN 2366-7486. Pieejams: doi:10.1002/adsu.202100130

Assessment of Different Binders for Activated Carbon Granulation for the Use in CO2 Adsorption. Ārgalis, P., Jerāne, I., Žūriņš, A., Veģere, K., Assessment of Different Binders for Activated Carbon Granulation for the Use in CO2 Adsorption. Environmental and Climate Technologies, 2021, Vol. 25, No. 1, 1086.-1100.lpp. ISSN 1691-5208. e-ISSN 2255-8837. Pieejams: doi:10.2478/rtuect-2021-0082

Removal of Pharmaceutical Compounds from Municipal Wastewater by Bioaugmentation with Fungi: An Emerging Strategy Using Fluidized Bed Pelleted Bioreactor. Daļecka, B., Strods, M., Cacivkins, P., Ziverte, E., Rajarao, G., Juhna, T., Environmental Advances, 2021, Vol. 5, 1.-11.lpp. ISSN 2666-7657. Pieejams: doi:10.1016/j.envadv.2021.100086

Perspective Biomethane Potential and Its Utilization in the Transport Sector in the Current Situation of Latvia. Ārgalis, P., Veģere, K., Perspective Biomethane Potential and Its Utilization in the Transport Sector in the Current Situation of Latvia. Sustainability, 2021, Vol. 13, No. 14, 1.-18.lpp. ISSN 2071-1050. Pieejams: doi:10.3390/su13147827

Novel Qualitative Screening Approach for Determination of ABE in Fermentation Products. Mežule, L., Stīpniece, A., Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2021, Vol. 86, 43.-48.lpp. ISSN 2283-9216. Pieejams: doi:10.3303/CET2186008

Characterization of Novel Biopolymer Blend Mycocel from Plant Cellulose and Fungal Fibers. Irbe, I., Filipova, I., Skute, M., Zajakina, A., Spunde, K., Juhna, T., Polymers, 2021, Vol. 13, No. 7, 1.-1.lpp. ISSN 2073-4360. Pieejams: doi:10.3390/polym13071086

Increasing Phosphorus Uptake Efficiency by Phosphorus-Starved Microalgae for Municipal Wastewater Post-Treatment. Lavrinovičs, A., Murby, F., Jakubauska, E., Mežule, L., Juhna, T., Microorganisms, 2021, Vol. 9, No. 8, 1.-1.lpp. e-ISSN 2076-2607. Pieejams: doi:10.3390/microorganisms9081598

New Device for Air Disinfection with a Shielded UV Radiation and Ozone. Martinovs, A., Mežule, L., Revalds, R., Pizica, V., Deņisova, V., Skudra, A., Kolcs, G., Zaicevs, E., Juhna, T., Agronomy Research, 2021, Vol. 19, No. 1, 834.-846.lpp. ISSN 1406-894X. Pieejams: doi:10.15159/AR.21.068

Cleaning Methods for Ceramic Ultrafiltration Membranes Affected by Organic Fouling. Gruškeviča, K., Mežule, L., Membranes, 2021, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1.-1.lpp. ISSN 2077-0375. Pieejams: doi:10.3390/membranes11020131

Natural Grasslands as Lignocellulosic Biofuel Resources: Factors Affecting Fermentable Sugar Production. Mežule, L., Strazdiņa, B., Daļecka, B., Skripsts, E., Juhna, T., Energies, 2021, Vol. 14, No. 5, 1.-1.lpp. ISSN 1996-1073. Pieejams: doi:10.3390/en14051312

2020

Comparison of phosphorus removal efficiency of conventional activated sludge system and sequencing batch reactors in a wastewater treatment plant, Denisova, V., Tihomirova, K., Neilands, J., (…), Mezule, L., Juhna, T., 2020, Agronomy Research, 18(Special Issue 1), pp. 771-780

Isolation of fungal strains from municipal wastewater for the removal of pharmaceutical substances, Open Access, Dalecka, B., Oskarsson, C., Juhna, T., Rajarao, G.K., 2020, Water (Switzerland), 12(2),524

Constructive use of filamentous fungi to remove pharmaceutical substances from wastewater, Dalecka, B., Juhna, T., Rajarao, G.K., 2020, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 33,100992

Using the time varying Kalman filter for prediction of Covid-19 cases in Latvia and Greece
Open Access, Assimakis, N., Ktena, A., Manasis, C., (…), Zabasta, A., Juhna, T., 2020, 2020 IEEE 61st Annual International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University, RTUCON 2020 – Proceedings, 9316598

Removal of total phosphorus, ammonia nitrogen and organic carbon from non-sterile municipal wastewater with Trametes versicolor and Aspergillus luchuensis, Open Access, Dalecka, B., Strods, M., Juhna, T., Rajarao, G.K., 2020, Microbiological Research, 241,126586

The occurrence and dietary exposure assessment of mycotoxins, biogenic amines, and heavy metals in mould-ripened blue cheeses, Open Access, Reinholds, I., Rusko, J., Pugajeva, I., (…), Tihomirova, K., Bartkevics, V., 2020, Foods 9(1), 93

Bioprospecting white-rot basidiomycete irpex lacteus for improved extraction of lignocellulose-degrading enzymes and their further application, Open Access, Mezule, L., Civzele, A., 2020, Journal of Fungi, 6(4),256, pp. 1-10

Microalgae starvation for enhanced phosphorus uptake from municipal wastewater, Lavrinovičs, A., Mežule, L., Juhna, T., 2020, Algal Research, 52,102090

2019

Copper(II)–Humic Acid Adsorption Process Using Microporous-Zeolite Na-X, Menad, K., Feddag, A., Juhna, T., 2019, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 29(1)

Effect of thermal regeneration of diatomite adsorbent on its efficacy for removal of dye from water, diatomite adsorbent on its efficacy for removal of dye from water Aguedal, H., Iddou, A., Aziz, A., (…), Ločs, J., Juhna, T., 2019, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16(1), pp. 113-124

Short-term effect of shock a mmonium nitrogen load on activated sludge properties, Golovko, K., Tihomirova, K., Neilands, R., (…), Mezule, L., Juhna, T., 2019, Water Science and Technology, 80(11), pp. 2191-2199

Sol-gel auto-combustion synthesis of Ca2Fe2O5 brownmillerite nanopowders and thin films for advanced oxidation photoelectrochemical water treatment in visible light, Vanags, M., Spule, A., Gruškeviča, K., (…), Vlassov, S., Šutka, A., 2019, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(4),103224

The role of magnetic field in the biopharmaceutical production: Current perspectives, Open Access, Rekena, A., Didrihsone, E., Vegere, K., 2019, Biotechnology Reports, 22,e00334

Alkali-activated metakaolin as a zeolite-like binder for the production of adsorbents, Open Access, Vegere, K., Vitola, L., Argalis, P.P., Bajare, D., Krauklis, A.E., 2019, Inorganics, 7(12),141

The impact of substrate–enzyme proportion for efficient hydrolysis of Hay, Open Access, Mezule, L., Berzina, I., Strods, M., 2019, Energies, 12(18),3526

Electrochemical/granular Activated Carbon Hybrid System for Drinking Water Disinfection at Flow Conditions, Denisova, V., Mezule, L., 2019, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 74, pp. 1303-1308

Management of wastewater from landfill of inorganic fiberglass, Tihomirova, K., Denisova, V., Golovko, K., (…), Mezule, L., Juhna, T., 2019, Agronomy Research, 17, pp. 1216-1226

2018

Quality-focused data delivery in wireless sensor network for drinking water distribution system, Dejus, S., Zabasta, A., Bruzgiene, R., Narbutaite, L., Kunicina, N., 2018, 2018 IEEE 6th Workshop on Advances in Information, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, AIEEE 2018 – Proceedings, 8592151

Digestate management practices in Latvia from nitrogen perspective, Open Access, Kalnina, I., Rugele, K., Rubulis, J., 2018, Energy Procedia, 147, pp. 368-373

Study of potential PCR inhibitors in drinking water for Escherichia coli identification, Dalecka, B., Mezule, L., 2018, Agronomy Research, 16(Special Issue 2), pp. 1351-1359

Extended use of sphagnum peat as a biosorbent for zn(II): Repetitious sorption-desorption process, Denisova, V., Tihomirova, K., Mezule, L., 2018, Agronomy Research, 16(4), pp. 1622-1629

Removal of phenols-like substances in pharmaceutical wastewater with fungal bioreactors by adding Trametes versicolor, Bernats, M., Juhna, T., 2018, Water Science and Technology, 78(4), pp. 743-750

Detection of drinking water contamination event with Mahalanobis distance method, using on-line monitoring sensors and manual measurement data, Open Access, Dejus, S., Nescerecka, A., Kurcalts, G., Juhna, T., 2018, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 18(6), pp. 2133-2141

2017

Adjustment of yeast growth media for the fermentation of lignocellulosic sugars, Mezule, L., Dalecka, B., 2017, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 57, pp. 25-30

Alcohol recovery from fermentation broth with gas stripping: System experimental and optimisation, Strods, M., Mezule, L., 2017, Agronomy Research, 15(3), pp. 897-904

Biosorption of Zn(II) by sphagnum peat, Denisova, V., Tihomirova, K., Mezule, L., 2017, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 57, pp. 385-390

Hydrolysed biomass waste as a potential biosorbent of zinc from water, Tihomirova, K., Denisova, V., Jaudzema, L., Mezule, L., 2017, Agronomy Research, 15(3), pp. 905-914

Approbation of microbially available phosphorus (MAP) determination method by flow cytometry, Open Access, Frolova, M., Zemītis, J., Tihomirova, K., (…), Gruškeviča, K., Juhna, T., 2017, Vide. Tehnologija. Resursi – Environment, Technology, Resources, 1, pp. 89-92

Alkaline activated material as the adsorbent for uptake of high concentration of zinc from wastewater, Gruskevica, K., Bumanis, G., Tihomirova, K., Bajare, D., Juhna, T., 2017, Key Engineering Materials, 721 KEM, pp. 123-127

Electrochemical drinking water disinfection with Tio2-X ceramic electrodes at flow conditions, Denisova, V., Mezule, L., Juhna, T., Ozolins, J., 2017, Key Engineering, Materials, 721 KEM, pp. 133-137

2016

Influence of mechanical pre–treatment on fermentable sugar production from lignocellulosic biomass, Mezule, L., Strods, M., Dalecka, B., 2016, Agronomy Research, 14(4), pp. 1427-1434

L. Mezule, T. Juhna (2016). Effect of Labile Organic Carbon on Growth of Indigenous Escherichia coli in Drinking Water Biofilm. Chemical Engineering Transaction, 49, 619- 624.

Application of conventional HPLC RI technique for sugar analysis in hydrolysed hay, Tihomirova, K., Dalecka, B., Mezule, L., 2016, Agronomy Research, 14(5), pp. 1713-1719

2015

Biochemical Methane Potential from Anaerobic Digestion of the Macrophyte Cerathophyllum Demersum: A Batch Test study for Latvian Conditions, Open Access, Pastare, L., Romagnoli, F., Rugele, K., Dzene, I., Blumberga, D., 2015, Energy Procedia, 72, pp. 310-316

Application of industrial wastes in renewable energy production, 2015, Rugele K., Bumanis G., Mezule L., Juhna T., Bajare D., Agrnomy Research 13(2) pp. 526-532

Production of fermentation feedstock from lignocellulosic biomass: applications of membrane separation, 2015, Dalecka B., Strods M., Mezule L., Agronomy research 13(2), pp. 287-293

Disinfection effect of electrochemically generated chlorine on surface associated Escherichia coli in a drinking water, 2015, Mezule L., Denisova V., Briedis A., (…), Ozolins J., Juhna T., Desalination and Water treatment 53(13), pp. 3704-3710

Automated detection and enumeration of fluorescently labelled bacteria with flow cytometry, 2015, Mezule L., Los A., Vide.Tehnoloģija.Resursi – Environment, Technology, Resources 2, pp. 202-206

Use of alkali-activated aluminosilicate material to enhance biogas production from acid whey, 2015, Rugele K., Skripsts E., Mezule L., (…), Bajare D., Juhna T., Open Biotechnology Journal 9(1), pp. 54-60

Fermentable sugar production from lignocellulosic waste, 2015, Mezule L., Dalecka B., Juhna T., Chemical Engineering Transactions 43, pp. 619-624

2014

Zabašta, A., Juhna, T., Tihomirova, K., Rubulis, J., Ribickis, L. (2014) Latvian Practices for Protecting Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. In: Securing Water and Wastewater Systems. Vol.2. S.Hakim, R.Clark ed. New York; Dordrecht; London: Springer International Publishing, pp.315-342. ISBN 9783319010915.

Mežule, L., Deņisova, V., Reimanis, M., Ozoliņš, J., Juhna, T. (2014) Comparing Electrochemical Disinfection with Chlorination for Inactivation of Bacterial Spores in Drinking Water. Water science and Technology: Water Supply, 14(1), 158-164. ISSN 1606-9749. Available from: doi:10.2166/ws.2013.182

Neščerecka, A., Rubulis, J., Vital, M., Juhna, T., Hammes, F. (2014) Biological Instability in a Chlorinated Drinking Water Distribution Network. PloS ONE, Vol.9, No.5, pp.e96354-e96354. ISSN 1932-6203. Available from: doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0096354

Oliveira, C., Gruškeviča, K., Juhna, T., Tihomirova, K., Alves, A., Madeira, L. (2014) Removal of Paraquat Pesticide with Fenton Reaction in a Pilot Scale Water System.Drinking Water Engineering and Science, Vol.7, No.1, pp.11-21. ISSN 1996-9457. e-ISSN 1996-9465. Available from: doi:10.5194/dwes-7-11-2014

Denisova, V., Mezule, L., Juhna, T., (2014) The effect of chlorination on Escherichia Coli viability in drinking water. Mater. Sci. Appl. Chem. 30, 45.

Zajacs, A., Zemitis, J., Tihomirova, K., Borodinecs, A., (2014) Concept of smart city: first experience from city of Riga. J. Sustain. Archit. Civ. Eng. 7, 54–59.

Ruģele, K., Būmanis, Ģ., Bajare, D., Lakevičs, V., Rubulis, J.,( 2014) Alkaline activated material for pH control in biotechnologies. Key Eng. Mater. 604, 223–226.

Tihomirova, K., Borodinecs, A., (2014) Smart city: first steps in concept and strategies. RTU Research Directory 2, Cities and Development, 28-30.

2013

Gosselin, F., Madeira, L., Juhna, T., Block, J. ( 2013) Drinking Water and Biofilm Disinfection by Fenton-Like Reaction. Water Research, Vol.47, Iss.15, pp.5631-5638. ISSN 0043-1354. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.watres.2013.06.036

Grūbe, M., Dimanta, I., Gavare, M., Strazdiņa, I., Liepiņš, J., Juhna, T., Kalnenieks, U. (2013)  Hydrogen-Producing Escherichia Coli Strains, Overexpressing Lactose Permease: FT-IR Analysis of the Lactose-Induced Stress. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, Vol.61, Iss.2, pp.111-117. ISSN 1470-8744. Available from: doi:10.1002/bab.1128

Grūbe, M., Gavare, M., Neščerecka, A., Tihomirova, K., Mežule, L., Juhna, T. (2013) FT-IR Spectroscopic Analysis for Studying Clostridium Cell Response to Conversion of Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Hay. Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol.1044, pp.201-205. ISSN 0022-2860. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2012.12.016

Mežule, L., Larsona, S., Juhna, T. (2013) Application of DVC-FISH Method in Tracking Escherichia Coli in Drinking Water Distribution Networks. Drinking Water Engineering and Science, Vol.6, No.1, pp.25-31. ISSN 1996-9457. e-ISSN 1996-9465. Available from: doi:10.5194/dwes-6-25-2013

Ruģele, K., Mežule, L., Daļecka, B., Larsona, S., Vanags, J., Rubulis, J. (2013) Application of Fluorescent in situ Hybridisation for Monitoring Methanogenic Archaea in Acid Whey Anaerobic Digestion. Agronomy Research,  Vol.11, No.2, pp.373-380. ISSN 1406-894X.

Dejus, S., Rubulis, J. (2013) Challenges of Water Quality Modelling in Drinking Water Supply Systems. In: IWA 5th European Young and Senior Water Professionals Conference: Conference Proceedings: IWA 5th Eastern European Young and Senior Water Professionals Conference, Ukraine, Kiev. Kiev: 2013, pp.246-252.

Ruģele, K., Gavare, M., Grūbe, M., Tihomirova, K., Skripsts, Ē., Larsona, S., Rubulis, J. (2013) Characterization of Lactose Consumption during the Biogas Production from Acid Whey by FT-IR Spectroscopy. In: International Conference on Environmental, Biological, Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ICEBESE 2013), Netherlands, Amsterdam. Amsterdam: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2013, pp.253-258. ISSN 1307-6892.

Ruģele, K., Skripsts, Ē., Juhna, T., Larsona, S. (2013) Bioaugmentation to Improve Biogas Yield in Cheese Whey Anaerobic Digestion. In: 13th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion : Proceedings, Spain, Santiago de Compostella. Santiago de Compostella. Santiago de Compostella: 2013, pp.1-4.

Mežule L., Deņisova V, Briedis A., Reimanis M., Ozoliņš J., Juhna T. (2013) Disinfection effect of electrochemically generated chlorine on surface associated Escherichia coli in a drinking water system. Desalination and Water Treatment, In Press.

Reimanis M., Mežule L., Ozoliņš J., Malers J., Juhna T. (2013) Drinking water disinfection with electrolysis. Latvian Journal of Chemistry, 51(4), 296-304.
Mežule L., Juhna T. (2013) Biotechnology for converting wastes to energy. RTU Research: Energy and Environment, 01, 69-71.

2012

Mežule, L., Tihomirova, K., Neščerecka, A., Juhna, T. (2012) Biobutanol Production from Agricultural Waste: A Simple Approach for Pre-Treatment and Hydrolysis. Latvian Journal of Chemistry, 51, pp.407-414. Available from: doi:10.2478/v10161-012-0028-5

Nazarovs, S., Dejus, S., Juhna, T. (2012) Modelling Water Quality in Drinking Water Distribution Networks from Real-Time Direction Data. Drinking Water Engineering and Science Discussions, Vol.5, Iss.1, pp.31-46. ISSN 1996-9473. Available from: doi:10.5194/dwesd-5-31-2012

Neilands, K., Bernāts, M., Rubulis, J. (2012) Accumulation and Modeling of Particles in Drinking Water Pipe Fittings. Drinking Water Engineering and Science, Vol.5, pp.47.-57. ISSN 19969457. Available from: doi:10.5194/dwes-5-47-2012

Neilands K., Sarenkovs I., Rubulis J. (2012) Particle Deposition in Water Distribution Networks Comparing Fittings and Straight Sections of a Pipe // IWA Eastern European Young and Senior Water Professionals Conference: IWA Conference Proceedings, Russia, Saint Petersburg. – pp 1-9.

Tihomirova, K., Dejus, S., Mežule, L., Juhna, T. (2012) Modelling of the Biodegradation Processes in the Biofilters. In: Publications of the IWA 4th Eastern European Young and Senior Water Professionals Conference, Russia, Saint Petersburg, 4-5 October. Saint Petersburg: 2012, pp.446-454.

Mežule, L.  (2012) Significance of Nonculturable Escherichia Coli in Drinking Water: Experimental and Pilot Studies in Large Drinking Water Systems. Saarbrücken: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. 180 p. ISBN 9783848499731.

Tihomirova K., Mežule L., Juhna T. (2012) Application of Flow Cytometry for Characterization of Biomass During ABE Fermentation Process. 20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, Milan, Italy. ISBN 978-88-89407-54-7.

2010

Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. Changes of NOM Fractions during Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Process in Riga, Latvia. 2010. Water Science and Technology. – References Nr. WST-WSTWS-EM08672.

2009

Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. Monitoring of NOM fractions in raw water and in the Water Treatment Plant in Riga, Latvia. IWA 1st Eastern European Regional Young Water Professionals Conference, 2009. maijs, Baltkrievija, Minska. – Minska: Белорусский национальный технический университет, 2009 – 323-332. lpp.

Measurement of BDOC kinetic in humic-rich water. Briedis A., Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. IWA 1st Eastern European Regional Young Water Professionals Conference, 2009. maijs, Baltkrievija, Minska. – Minska: Белорусский национальный технический университет, 2009 – 332-338. lpp.

Organic matter isolation from loose deposits in drinking water distribution system. Gruškeviča K., Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. IWA 1st Eastern European Regional Young Water Professionals Conference, 2009. maijs, Baltkrievija, Minska. – Minska: Белорусский национальный технический университет, 2009 – 278-284. lpp.

Tihomirova K., Grube M., Juhna T. Application of FT-IR for characterization of biomass isolated from drinking water. XIII European Conference on the Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules, 2009. augusts – septembris, Italy, Palermo

2008

Influence of water velocity and NOM composition on corrosion of iron pipes. Gruškeviča K., Tihomirova K., Juhna T., Stein W. Osterhus. METEAU materials and related substances in drinking water, 2008.  oktobris,  Portugāle, Lisbona. – Lisbona:  EPAL – Emprasa Portuguesa das Aguas Livres, S.A., 2008 – 24-25. Lpp.

Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. Determination of biodegradable dissolved organic carbon in waters: comparison of suspended and attached biomass methods. RTU zinātniskie raksti. 2. sēr., Būvzinātne. – 7. sēj. (2008), 115.-123. lpp.

Tihomirova K., Juhna T. Changes of NOM Fractions during Optimization of Coagulation process on the Drinking Water Treatment Process in Riga, Latvia. NOM research from source to tap, 2008. septembris,  Lielbritānija, Bath, – Bath: Cranfield University, 2008, 575-584. lpp.

Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Juhna T. Changes of NOM Fractions during Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Process in Riga, Latvia. LET2008, 5th leading-edge conference and exhibition on water and wastewater technologies, 2008.  jūnijs,  ŠVEICE, Cīrihe.  – Cīrihe: EAWAG, 2008, 120-128. lpp.

Optimization of NOM removal during conventional drinking water by NOM-fractionation and LC-OCD analyses at Daugava WTP in Riga, Latvia. Tihomirova K., Rubulis J., Henning L., Juhna T. NOM research from source to tap, 2008. septembris,  Lielbritānija, Bath, – Bath: Cranfield University, 2008, 575-584. lpp.

2007

Simulation of Bacterial Regrowth in Water Networks by Modelling of Pseudomonas fluorescens Growth in a lab Biofilm Reactor. Hammes F., Juhna T., Koliškins A., Lukjaņeca I., Nazarovs S., Rubulis J., Tihomirova K., Vital M. Combined International Conference of Computing and Control for the Water Industry CCWI2007 and Sustainable Urban Water Management SUWM2007, 2007. septembris, Lielbritānija, Leicestera, – Taylor and Francis/Balkema, P.O Box 447, Leiden, 2300 AK, Netherlands 229-236. lpp.

Juhna T., Birzniece D., Rubulis J. (2007) Effect of phosphorus on survival of Escherichia coli in drinking water biofilm. Appl. Envirnment. Microb. 73,11, 3755-3758.

Rubulis J. and Juhna T., (2007). Evaluating the potential of biofilm control in water supply systems by removal of phosphorus from drinking water // Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 55(8-9), 211-217

2006

Wilks, S. A., Azevedo, N., Juhna T., Lehtola, M. J., and C. W. Keevil. (2006). “Tools for the rapid detection of pathogens in mains drinking water supplies”. In Water Contamination Emergencies: Enhancing our Response (Ed. Thompson, K. C. and J. Gray). London; IWO, ISBN: 0 845404 658 5.

Rubulis J. and Juhna T., (2006). Effect of phosphorus on biofilm growth in a completely mixed biofilm reactor. Biofilms 2, 14-15.

2004

Lehtola M, Juhna T, Miettinen I, Vartiainen T un Martikainen P. (2004) Formation of biofilms in drinking water distribution networks; a case study in two cities in Finland and Latvia. Journ. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 31, 489-494.

Juhna T un Rubulis. J. (2004) Problems of  DOC removal during biological treatment of surface water with  a high amount of humic substances Journ. Water Sci. Technol.: Wat. Supply 4,4, 184-187(SCI)

2003

Juhna, T., M. Klavins un L. Eglite (2003). Sorption of humic substances on aquifer material at artificial recharge of groundwater, Chemosphere, 51, 9, 861-868.

2002

Juhna, T., B. Gulbe un M. Kļaviņš (2002) Speciation of iron in groundwater from areas of humic waters by an ion-exchange method. Vatten, 51, 3, 159-168.

2001

Rubulis J., L. Šnīdere and V. Briedis (2001) Problems with drinking water metering in apartment buildings and flats in Riga city, Latvia. In: Water Software Systems. B.Coulbeck et.(ed.), Research Studies Press: Water Engineering and Management Series, 1, 349-356

Juhna T. un M. Kļaviņš (2001). Water-quality changes in Latvia and Riga 1980-2000: Possibilities and Problems. Journ. Human Environ. AMBIO 30, 4-5, 306-314.