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  Unknown author (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
• Investigation and modelling of coastal water quality of Arugam Bay Beach. 

  Suja, A.C.A.; Haris, M.S.M.; Thuram, A.M.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Arugam Bay Beach, situated on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, plays a pivotal role in supporting marine ecosystems and serves as a prominent destination for tourists. However, the water quality in this area faces ...
• Removal of Arsenic contaminated water by continuous column adoption using laterite grains as a low-cost adsorbent. 

  Bandara, I.M.N.; Matsuno, A.; Nakamura, K.; Kawamoto, K. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Arsenic contamination in water bodies presents a significant health risk, particularly in rural areas in developing countries. To treat arsenic-contaminated water economically in developing countries, it is crucial to ...
• Policy analysis of lower back pain prevention index enhancement in the construction industry. 

  Vitharana, V.H.P. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Prolonged exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) is a major health hazard for construction workers, leading to chronic lower back pain (LBP). There are number of items (i.e. age of the worker, working hours, weight of the ...
• Improvement of Gravel roads against Erosion caused by heavy rain using Bagasse ash and Spent Wash. 

  Kishok, P.P.J.; Priyankara, N.H. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Sri Lanka, where more than 50% of the roads are unpaved, this research focuses on the critical issue of erosion and the poor condition of unpaved gravel roads, which provide problems with transportation during rainy seasons ...
• Modelling the Residual Design Resistance of Axially Loaded Structural Steel Members Under Various Corrosive Environments. 

  Rathnayaka, R.; Dharmawansha, S.; Herath, S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Atmospheric corrosion accelerates age-related structural degradation, impacting the structural integrity of steel elements over time. Design codes offer broad guidelines to mitigate corrosion effects, yet limited research ...
• Risk Assessment Techniques for Evaluating Dam Safety-A Review. 

  Wickramasinghe, G.K.P.; Seneviratne, S.W.; Jayasingh, A.G. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Dams play a crucial role in a country’s development in various aspects including irrigated agriculture, power generation, water resource management, etc. Despite providing substantial social and economic benefits, dams ...
• Current practices and challenges in solid waste management: A study based on Southern province of Sri Lanka. 

  Samarasekara, G.N.; Rengarasu, T.M.; Kankanamge, C.E. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  Solid waste management issues in developing countries are widely discussed. Based on a study conducted in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, this paper discusses existing practices and widespread difficulties in solid ...
• Aesthetic preference for different green boundary wall designs in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

  Samarasekara, G.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)

  In many urban settings, unconventional greening solutions like greening boundary wall facades are gaining popularity. Recent studies have shown that having green walls is mostly motivated by their aesthetic appeal. However, ...
• Effect of potting mixture on plant growth, yield and oil quality of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides L 

  Priyadarshani, N.D.N.; Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K.; Subasinghe, S.; Palihakkara, I.R.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-14)

  Vetiver is an economically important plant used in ayurvedic medicine and for extraction of some essential oils. The present study was undertaken to determine the effect of potting mixture on plant growth, root yield, ...
• Effect of dietary chilli powder on growth performance and serum cholesterol contents of broiler chicken 

  Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Belpagodagamage, U.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-21)

  With the ban on the use of antibiotic growth promotants (AGP) in animal industry, search for alternatives to AGP has received a renewed scientific attention. Herbal extracts such as capsaicin have found to improve the ...
• Effect of dietary chilli powder on growth performance and serum cholesterol contents of broiler chicken 

  Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Belpagodagamage, U.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-21)
• Use of RAPD-PCR and Phage display techniques to study variation in Colleto trichum gloeosporioides isolated from Papaya (Carica papaya L) 

  Wasantha Kumara, K.L.; Akella, V.; Rawal, R.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-18)

  ScFv monoclonal antibodies were raised against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. and Sacc. isolates of papaya using phage display technology. Phages obtained after fourth round of biopanning were used to ...
• Evaluation of the effects of fermentation of buffalo curd and acidity on survival kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes 

  Jayamanne, V.S.; Samarajeewa, U. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-07)

  Listeria monocytogenes, a food-borne pathogen often found in milk and milk products, causes listeriosis in pregnant women, newborns, elderly and immuno-suppressed people. There have been reports on survival of Listeria ...
• Improved culture medium for micropropagation of Aloe vera L 

  Nayanakantha, N.M.C.; Singh, B.R.; Kumar, A. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-09-27)

  An efficient micropropagation protocol was developed using lateral shoot explants of Aloe vera. Both shoot induction and elongation were better on MS medium supplemented with 4mg/l BAP + 0.2mg/l NAA + 1g/l PVP. All ...
• Occurrence, distribution and control of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), an invasive alien pest in Sri Lanka 

  Galanihe, L.D.; Jayasundera, M.U.P.; Vithana, A.; Asselaarachchi, N.; Watson, G.W. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-07-18)

  A hitherto unrecorded species of mealybug was discovered in early 2008 in the western provincial districts Colombo and Gampaha in Sri Lanka, infesting a large number of plant species. Investigations were done to identify ...
• Evaluation of the heat resistance of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in milk and milk products in Sri Lanka 

  Jayamanne, V.S.; Samarajeewa, U. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-07-26)

  Listeria monocytogenes, which is a food-borne pathogen often isolated from milk and milk products, causes listeriosis in pregnant women, newborns, older adults and immuno-suppressed people. Listeria is said to be more ...
• Evaluation of maize genotypes for resistance to aspergillus infection and aflatoxin production 

  Rajapakse, R.G.A.S.; Karunarathna, K.M..; Premarathne, P.; Perera, R.N.I. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-07-12)

  Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the important food crops grown in Sri Lanka. Kernel infection of maize by Aspergillus flavus and subsequent aflatoxin production is a frequent and serious problem. Genetic resistance for A. ...
• Analysis of genetic variability, association and path analysis in the hybrids of sesame (sesamum indicum l) 

  Sumathi, P.; Muralidharan, V. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-07-06)

  A field experiment was conducted with thirty hybrids produced by line x tester mating design from eleven sesame genotypes involving five branched and six monostem / shy branching types. Observations were recorded on ...
• A review on traditional veterinary medical practices in Sri Lanka with special reference to cattle diseases 

  Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.; Nanayakkara, N.G.A.A.S.; Kalawana, O.T.M.R.K.S.B.; Sugathadasa, Y.K.S.S.L. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-07-21)

  Sri Lanka has well developed systems of traditional veterinary medicine. Unfortunately most of our people today, are unaware of these practices and they generally seek western modern veterinary medicinal assistance due ...

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