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Knowledge System Analysis

Wijeratne, Mahinda (University Of Ruhuna, 1994)

The former development models granted very little attention to the process of knowledge utilization. In fact, role of the utilizers in an agricultural system was not given serious consideration. However, recently, this ...

Land use Conflicts in the Buffer Zones of Sinharaja Forest Reserve: A Case Study on the North Western Slope of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Senarath, G.; Pitagampola, J.J.; Kumara, R.K. Chaminda (University of Ruhuna, 2017)

Sinharaja is a rainforest located in Sri Lanka between 6° 21' - 6° 26' Northern longitudes and 80° 30' - 30° 34' Eastern latitudes. It covers an area of 11,187 hectares spread over the Galle, Matara and Rathnapura Districts. ...

LEAF LITTER DECOMPOSITION AND NUTRIENT DYNAMICS OF SOME POTENTIAL AGROFORESTRY SPECIES IN SRI LANKA

Amarasinghe, M. K. T. K. (University of Ruhuna, 2004-01)

Chemistry, time course of decomposition, nutrient release pattern and nutrient resorption efficiency of leaf litter of Gliricidia sepium, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia mangium, Macaranga peltata, Alstonia macrophylla, ...

Learning Behaviour of Individual Investors and its Effect on their Behavioural Bias: The Mediating Role of Self-reflection

Shantha, K.V.A. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-08-15)

Abstract Adding a new perspective to the bias-learning behaviour of investors, this paper aims to explore how the trading experience produces learning effects to reduce their behavioural biases. A web-based self-administrated ...

Livelihood Development in Tea Estate Sector through Women Empowerment: A Study in Kahagala Estate

Singharathne, SMSJM; Abeywickrama, LM (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2020-10-08)

Women play a major role in tea sector and they have been struggling for a better life for decades. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between women empowerment and livelihood status of women laborers ...

Locational Suitability for Residential Development in Kandy District: GIS Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation

Pathirage, G.L.; Bandara, T.W.M.T.W.; Gunatilake, J. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-08-15)

The research was carried out with the main objective of evaluating the locational suitability of the residential development in Kandy District using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrated Multi-Criteria Evaluation ...

LOW COST AUTO IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR HOME GARDEN INTENSIFICATION TO MINIMIZE THE AGRO-CLIMATIC RISK

Navaratne, Champa Madhumathi (University of Ruhuna, 2003-09)

Sri Lanka is a tropical agricultural country with a total land area of 65,610 km2. Home gardens play a vital role in the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka that provide substantial amount of food and other income throughout ...

LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS IN SOUTHERN SRI LANKA

Yahathugoda, Thishan Channa (University of Ruhuna, 2009-08)

This thesis covers four studies related to the national Programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, each one providing new information to assist in future activities of the Programme. Rapid assessment procedures ...

A Machine Learning Approach to Predicting Market Indices: A Case Study of Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka

Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T.; Seneviratna, D.M.K.N. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-08-15)

Generally, stock prices are chaotic and show both linear and nonlinear behaviors. As a result, the ability of forecasting is notoriously problematic, and represents a major challenge with traditional time series mechanisms; ...

Managing employees towards organizational success

Perera, H.S.C.; Dayananda, A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

Southern Province of Sri Lanka comprises three districts, namely Matara, Galle and Hambantota. The entrepreneurs in these districts play an important role in the economic development. The employees are a key resource who ...

Market entry requirements for herbal medicinal products in Sri Lanka: A case study

. Jayalath, C.C; Hettiarachchi, M.P.; Kodikara, K.D.N. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

The herbal medicinal product sector has been identified as one o f the key areas o f promoting exports in Sri Lanka. Developed countries have changed dietary habits into herbal products, resulting from increased health ...

Mass propagation and conservation of Daffodil Orchid (Ipsea speciosa)

Kumari, DLC; Fernando, K.K.S .; Wijesundara, S.D.A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

Experiments were carried out to identify the correct maturity stage for in-vitro seed germination and to develop an in-vitro protocol for mass propagation of Ipsea speciosa an endangered orchid species. After hand pollination ...

MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL APPROACHES TO MODEL T - CELL ACTIVATION VIA RANDOM ENERGY MODELS

Pathirana, C. P. S. (University of Ruhuna, 2013-08)

T-cell is a major component in the vertebrate immune system which eradicates other infected cells through an interaction mediated by the binding of the T -cell receptor (TC R ) to antigenic peptide derived from the ...

Mayilagastota Pillar Inscription

Ranawella, S. (University of Ruhuna, 1987)

This inscription was discovered about 110 years ago by an Irrigation officer named J. H. Dawson. In 1876 P. Goldschmidt published a short account of it with a portion of the text as read by him .1 Seven years later when ...

THE MEASUREMENT OF SULFHYDRYL GROUPS IN PLANT HOMOGENATES AND THEIR RELATION TO FROST RESISTANCE

Sullivan, Charles Yancy, B. S., A. M. (University of Missouri, 1963-06)

Measuring Agrochemical Dealers Satisfaction on Herbicides used for Paddy Cultivation

Sewwandi, TAD; Sandika, AL; Gamage, V (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2020-10-08)

In Sri Lanka, pesticide consumption has risen over time. Even so, its demand fails to conclusively forecast and continues to fluctuate owing to unpredictable circumstances. Besides, high competition prevailing in the ...

Mechanisation of Juice Extraction Process of Natural Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Miller) for Small and Medium Enterprises

Sandhamini, AGD; Senanayake, DP; Rupashinghe, CP (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2020-10-08)

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is the world best traditional medicine used in food, cosmetics, and healthcare industries. Peeling and blending is crucial steps for processing Aloe Vera juice. But unavailability of ...

Milk Production From Cross-Bred Sannen Goats under Local conditions

Gunawardena, Asoka; Perera, Anton (University Of Ruhuna, 1995)

Majority of goats in Sri Lanka are indigenous and non descriptive types. They are reared for meat production. Goat milk is mainly consume by the people in town areas and the potential of goat milk production have never ...

Mimetic Pressures and Environmental Performance: Mediating Role of Internal Environmental Management

Saeed, A.; Ramish, A.; Yusuf, I. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-08-15)

During the last century, the growth of industrialization has put enormous pressures on the virgin natural resources of this mother planet. Manufacturing companies need to upgrade their working practices that are less ...

MORPHOMETRIC AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO FRESHWATER PRAWN SPECIES Macrobrachium rosenbergii AND Macrobrachium malcolmsonii

Karunasagra, J. D. K. (University of Ruhuna, 2011)

In many countries, including Sri Lanka, freshwater prawn industry is mainly based on Macrobrachium rosenbergii which is called as giant freshwater prawn. However, now there is a growing interest in many Asian countries ...

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