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  • Automated liquid dye color mixing system 
    Raymond, P.R.; Ahamed, M.; Ajward, A.M. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    There is a worldwide tendency to automate manual operations in production lines. Some manual systems cause poor quality of the products, slow processing speeds, and waste material, which are caused by human errors in the ...
  • Development of a haptic navigation system for blind and visually impaired pedestrians 
    Karthiha, R.; Kondarage, Y.G.; Kondarage, A.I. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Blind and visual impairment affect over 285 million people globally. 246 million individuals worldwide have mild to severe visual impairment, and there are 39 million blind people. The navigation features supplied by ...
  • Development of sweet potato starch-based thin films to produce biodegradable packaging materials 
    Sasikala, K.L.N.S.; Kondarage, Y.G.; Senavirathna, H.V.H.H.; Diyabalanage, S.; Rodrigo, D. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Starch-based bio plastics have been widely used because of their renewability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. However, due to the excessive water absorption and poor mechanical characteristics, native starch films ...
  • Design and development of Smart Gas Level Monitoring & Leakage Detection System 
    Jayasiri, R.A.P.T.; Isuranga, M.P.U.; Achini, J.W.; Jayasundara, J.W.K.K.; Kumara, I.D.D.; Piyarathne, P.A.D.R. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is one of the primary energy sources used in industry and households for cooking and other applications. The LPG comes in a sealed metal container and the user faces difficulty not knowing when ...
  • Smart pulverizer machine 
    Suraweera, W.H.K.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Waste is a global issue. Food waste is an extremely serious environmental issue, and pollution of air and water is caused because of improperly discarded food. Most nations lack effective ways to dispose food waste. Producing ...
  • Solar water distillation system 
    Dissanayake, D.A.I.K.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    A solar water distillation device cleans water by removing impurities from fresh water. According to market research, water distillers in the market often have poor production rates and also they are expensive. In this ...
  • Lab scale injection molding machine 
    Sirinaga, E.W.A.T.B.; Deemantha, M.B.A.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Plastic pollution is the buildup of synthetic plastic waste items in the environment it threats human population, wildlife, and the ecosystems. Plastics have drawn more attention recently as a substantial contaminant. ...
  • Development of a coconut coir dryer machine using the rotary drying method and biomass heating 
    Senarathna, H.P.D.S.; Weerarathne, C.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Coconut coir is one of the main exports in Sri Lanka. Drying is an important step in the coconut coir process, which affects the quality. At present, coconut coir drying is mainly done using sunlight. However, it is difficult ...
  • Improved automated solar water heating system with a control unit 
    Jinasena, M.H.D.D.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    In Sri Lanka, about 150 solar companies are in operation and about 50 of them are producing solar water heaters. According to a research survey done, solar water heater systems can be optimized to improve efficiency using ...
  • Design and development of a SCARA robotic arm for green house management 
    Dissanayake, K.S.T.; Subasinghe, H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    This study details the kinematic modeling and design process for a 4-DOF SCARA-style robotic arm that is intended to use in an agricultural field. The labor-intensive process of harvesting fruiting vegetables traditionally ...
  • Salient object detection of images with various object properties 
    Weerasinghe, M.A.M.K.; Madushika, M.K.S.; Kumari, D.W.C.P. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have recently shown robust feature representation capabilities and have substantially aided the development of Salient Object Detection (SOD). Most of the SOD models are used encoder-decoder ...
  • Use of theory of multiple intelligence in selecting career paths of IT graduates 
    Lakshan, S.M.M.; Gamage, C.Y. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Most students initially decide on a career path without realizing their fields of interest. The proposed career guidance structure helps students in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stream to understand their ...
  • Digi Bus, a mobile-based software application for public bus transportation in Sri Lanka 
    Kularathna, T.S.N.; Gunasekara, M.A.L.M.; Munasingha, T.M.I.A.; Nanayakkara, K.D.H.L. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Even though Sri Lanka’s public transportation has few location tracking and monitoring systems there is no proper mechanism to make it easier for the public. “Digi Bus” is a real-time tracking system introduced for the ...
  • Synthesis, characterization, and application of antioxidant activity of bis(2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone)-ethylenediamine Schiff base and its Cu(II) complex 
    Lenadora, H.M.R.P.; Sithambaresan, M.; Premkumar, S. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Schiff bases are condensation products of ketones (or) aldehydes (aldehyde and ketones) with primary amines. Early reported studies show that these Schiff base compounds are successfully synthesized in laboratory conditions ...
  • Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activities of Copper(II) and Nickel(II) complexes of Schiff base derived from Salicylaldehyde and Anthranilic acid 
    Chathurangi, S.A.D.; Sithambaresan, M.; Premkumar, S. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Schiff bases are imines that are resulted from condensation aldehyde or ketones with primary amines and their derivatives, which are considered important ligands in the development of coordination chemistry. Schiff bases ...
  • Challenges and issues in promoting Buddhist tourism: A case of the North Central Province, Sri Lanka 
    Warshamana, W.D.U.S. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    The tourism industry features prominently in the post-war Sri Lanka. International tourists largely visit Sri Lanka for the purpose of pleasure, business, visiting friends, and relatives. However, little attention is paid ...
  • An analysis on the distinction between rural and urban English education in Sri Lanka 
    Kumarihami, S.J.K.R.K. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Equal education opportunities are of major concern in Sri Lanka. Although the notion of equal education has been a primary objective of the Sri Lankan education system, the disparities in educational possibilities are still ...
  • Exploring the relationship between individuals’ levels of extroversion and the number of intimate partners they have had during the past three years of their life 
    Abeykoon, A.K.M.; Herath, M.M.I.S.B. (Ruhuna Science Research Circle, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 2022-11-02)
    Acknowledging the personality differences among individuals is necessary to provide for the development of their social interaction. Personality refers to the thought patterns and behaviours that distinguish one individual ...
  • Paper production from filamentous algae (Mougeotia sp.)- Experimental study 
    Sumanasekara, G.B.H.; Gunasekara, R.D.A.; Kumari, W.G.S. Manel; Massakorala, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022-06-16)
    The paper making is one of the largest industries in the world, with 390 million tons of annual production. The main source of cellulosic fibre which is used in the pulp for paper production comes from wood and non-wood ...
  • Exploring the user satisfaction of agricultural mobile application with special reference to “Govi-Nena” mobile app 
    Lakmali, M.G.T.; Harshana, P.V.S.; Samaraweera, G.C.; Indika, W.A.; Piyaratne, M.K.D.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022-06-16)
    Despite the availability of a significant number of mobile applications, stakeholders in the agriculture domain have not been able to achieve their goals as expected due to the shortcomings of such information platforms ...

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