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Present status of food safety and hygiene practices in tourist hotels in uva province towards sustainable business operations

Wijayasekara, K.N.; Jayasena, D.; Mudannayake, D.C.; Kannangara, D.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Food safety and hygiene practices in tourist hotels play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of travelers and the reputation of a region's tourism industry. This study aimed to assess the current status of food ...
Molecular detection and confirmation of new Co-Occurring whitefly species in coconut in Sri Lanka

Dilrukshika, D.H.; Silva, D.P.M.; De Silva, P.H.P.R.; Aratchige, N.S.; Wijewardana, N.T.M.; Kulasinghe, A.D.T.D.S. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Identification of the species complex of a pest is necessary in an alien pest invasion. As whiteflies have not been widely reported in coconut in Sri Lanka, identification of the whitefly species is important. The ...
Vulnerability of salinity intrusion for groundwater in coastal line from Negombo to Galle

Sithara, E.G.D.; Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Coastal groundwater systems are at risk of saltwater intrusion caused by excessive pumping and rising of sea levels. To address this, vulnerability assessments of coastal aquifers is crucial. This study aimed to use a ...
Lignin-Based, Surface-Deposited and embedded Nano Zero-Valent iron for P-Nitroaniline and P-Nitrophenol remediation

Ranasinghe, Y.K.; Wilson, S.C.; Alahakoon, Y.A.; Peiris, C.; Mlsna, T.E.; Zhang, X.; Gunatilake, S.R. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Para nitroaniline (PNA) and para nitrophenol (PNP), used as pharmaceutical precursors, are highly carcinogenic and mutagenic priority pollutants. Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) has garnered much recent attention as a ...
Review on in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant potential of ingredients of Sri Lankan traditional herbal formula, “Dasapanguwa”

Wimalaweera, R.T.N.; Seneviratne, M.D.I.H.; De Silva, G.G.R.L.; Dharmasena, L.R.; Kaushalya, G.D.H. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

The ‘Dasapanguwa’ herbal formulation which is commonly consumed as a traditional medicine in Sri Lanka consists of ten ingredients, namely the rhizome of Zingiber officinale (Ginger), the dried stem of Coscinium ...
Exploring the feasibility of mushrooms as a nutritious protein alternative: A survey study among the youth community in Colombo district

Dissanayaka, D.D.S.; Rajawatta, K.M.W.; Wadduwage, W.D.K.S.; Ganegoda, G.H.P.; Sampath, S.A.I.; Jayathilake, H.M.A.S.N.; Linara, A.R.; Gunawardhana, K.K.H.; Dilrukshi, S.J.J.Y.Y.; Lakshani, M.K.L.; Jayadheera, N.L. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Mushrooms are a nutritious food source, supplying vegetable proteins, chitin, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, making them a popular meat substitute due to their low calorie and fat content. This study aims to ...
Remediation of Ni2+, Pb2+ and Cd2+ by nano zero-valent iron decorated biochar produced via asynchronous and synchronous routes of pyrolysis and carbothermal reduction

Jayasuriya, D.M.; Alahakoon, Y.A.; Seneviratne, H.N.; Guruge, N.D.; Nanayakkara, R.R.; Gunatilake, S.R. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Heavy metals in the environment pose significant ecological and human health concerns worldwide. Nano Zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a promising heavy metal removal agent due to its non-toxicity and low standard reduction ...
Microbial synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles from escherichia coli

Sandatharaka, K.G.L.T.; Wewalwela, J.J. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Nanotechnology is one of the developing areas with wide applications and iron (Fe) is a very common and easily accessible option for manufacturing nanoparticles (NPs). Iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) can be produced through ...
Nitrous oxide emissions from soil amended with autoclaved lightweight aerated concrete (Alc) under different compaction and moisture Conditions

Rathnayake, N.R.R.W.S.; Maeda, M.; Leelamanie, D.A.L. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the longest-lived greenhouse gases (GHGs) with a global warming potential which is 298 times higher than that of carbon dioxide. Different sources affect on GHGs emissions. Among them, ...
Effect of probiotic incorporated feed on growth performances and survival rate of Oreochromis Niloticus

Suha, I.F.A.; De Silva, D.P.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer positive effects on the health of the digestive system when incorporated with feed in a defined dosage and help to stimulate the immune response in fish against virulent ...
Consumer perception on dairy foods and development of a food safety cloud for the dairy industry in Sri Lanka

Dhanawardhana, A.W.U.; Jayamanne, V.S.; Piyaratne, M.K.D.K. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

The means for consumers to get food safety information are limited and, therefore, the present research focuses on evaluating consumer perception on safety of dairy food products and presenting data via a Food Safety ...
Development of mechanistic models for nitrous oxide emissions from two soil types amended with manure composts at different ammonium nitrogen rates

Liyanage, T.D.P.; Maeda, M.; Somura, H.; Mori, M.; Fujiwara, T. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Existing process-based biogeochemical models do not sufficiently assess the impacts of manure composts on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions due to a lack of model equations satisfactorily explaining N2O emission mechanisms ...
Enhancing urban sustainability through rooftop agriculture: A GIS based approach

Senevirathne, K.M.; Koswatte, S. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Urban agriculture holds immense promise in addressing pressing social and environmental challenges in developed cities worldwide, such as food insecurity, economic opportunities, and community building. While greenery ...
Comparative effects of soil amendments and their hydrophobicity on stability of soil aggregates

Wijeysingha, I.S.; Leelamanie, D.A.L. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

The stability of soil aggregates is an important soil attribute, which is known to be affected by soil hydrophobic conditions that result from the presence of organic materials. Organic and inorganic soil amendments ...
A study of the economic impact of terrestrial animal damage on crop production in Kamburupitiya area: A case study of paddy, cinnamon, and coconut

Dissanayake, D.D.S.; Kannangara, D.N.; Kannangara, K.A.M.C.; Athapaththu, A.M.D.D.; Lakruwani, L.G.P.S.; Indrananda, R.G.S.; Rathnayaka, R.M.H.L.; Sewwandi, R.M.T.; Tharumila, S.A.R.S.; Dulanga, M.K.N.; Rajapaksha, R.A.A.N.; Keshiya, S.S. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Crop damage by wildlife has become a serious issue at present. The aim of this study was to get an estimate about the crop damage caused by selected wild animals in Kamburupitiya area. A hundred random households were ...
Nano zero-valent iron decorated biochar, produced via asynchronous and synchronous routes of pyrolysis and carbothermal reduction for water remediation: Characteristics and applications

Alahakoon, Y.A.; Wijerathne, M.; Perera, S.; Peiris, C.; Mlsna, T.E.; Gunatilake, S.R. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), together with a biochar (BC) support, provides advantageous materials for wastewater purification via adsorption, reduction, complexation and advanced oxidation mechanisms. Fabricating ...
Assessing land use and land cover changes in three selected grama niladhari divisions in homagama parallel to the evolution of techno-city project

Edussuriya, G.V.; Kariyawasam, H.K.P.P.; Wikramasinghe, C.; Perera, M.D.N.D. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Homagama Techno-City project is one of the largest projects in Sri Lanka with over 182 ha of area focusing on promoting artificial intelligence, distributed computing, robotics, genetics, nanotechnology, and bioengineering ...
Carbothermally prepared surface deposited and embedded nanoscale zero-valent iron supported on lignin biochar for cd (II) and pb (II) remediation

Hettige, A.L.; Arachchi, U.M.; Alahakoon, Y.A.; Peiris, C.; Zhang, X.; Mlsna, T.E.; Gunatilake, S.R. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

The remediation of Cd (II) and Pb (II) was investigated by comparing two nanocomposites, synthesized via two different carbothermal reduction routes, with lignin biochar (Lig-BC) acting as the control. The two ...
Investigation of “Wathupalu” (mikania cordata) plant extracts on wound healing using scratch assay

Liyanage, S.E.S.; Wijarathna, C.D.; Goonasekara, C.L. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Mikania cordata (Brum.) Robinson is a fast-growing perennial vine that belongs to the family of Asteraceae. Different parts of M. cordata are frequently used to treat cuts and wounds in traditional medicine. The aim ...
Economic viability of cabbage cultivation under protected houses with and without artificial lights in low country wet zone of Sri Lanka

Perera, U.D.T.; Subasinghe, S.; Adikaram, K.K.L.B.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S.; Piyaratne, M.K.D.K. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)

Cabbage is one of the most nutritious vegetables grown in Sri Lanka. Although, they are successfully grown in up country areas of Sri Lanka, recent studies have shown that there is a potential to grow cabbages in low ...

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