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  • Branching pattern of Inferior thyroid artery and its relationship to the recurrent laryngeal nerve in Sri Lankans 
    Niranjan, Romini; Uthayakumar, Sivananthini; Yasawardene, Surangi G. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Careful study of position of terminal branches of inferior thyroid artery (ITA) in relation to recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is required for safe thyroid surgery. Generally ITA divides and enters middle or lower portion ...
  • Breaking the seed dormancy in Phylanthus emblica L. (V. Nelli) 
    Mawalagedara, S.M.U.P.; Perera, G.A.D.; Aluwihare, Y.C.; Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Phyllanthus emblica V. Nelli, belonged to family Euphorbiaceae, is an important species as a medicinal plant. The fruit (drupe) of P. emblica is the economically important component. It is also being used in industrial ...
  • Characteristics of n-Cu2O/p-CuI junction photo-electrode in relation to solar energy conversion devices 
    Rajapaksha, R.D.A.A.; Fernando, C.A.N.; Foo, K.L.; Hashim, U.; Balakrishna, R.G. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    n-Cu2O/p-CuI junction photo-electrode was fabricated on copper sheets to make a solid state photo-voltaic cell. A photo current enhancement was found for the junction photo-electrode because of the efficient charge ...
  • Characterization of Cu2O layers prepared by photo electrochemical and electro-deposition methods and their applications in electrochemical solar cells 
    Jayawantha, M.L.T.B.; Mahanama, G.D.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Cuprous oxide (n-Cu2O) and CuSCN (p-type) layers were deposited on copper substrates using photo-electrochemical method to form p-n junction solar cells. Further, n-Cu2O layers were deposited on Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) ...
  • Comparison of soil-dwelling insect fauna in eco-friendly versus conventional home gardens at selected localities in Hambanthota District 
    Hemachandra, K.S.; Bandara, B.P.U.R.; Weerakkody, W.A.P.; Wasantha, J.K.S.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Soorasena, J.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Soil-dwelling insects are a major component of the soil ecosystem and play a key role in nutrient recycling and natural suppression of insect populations. Advanced technology and extensive synthetic inputs such as ...
  • Complete Submergence tolerance of some traditional rice cultivars at seedling stage 
    Hewage, M.J.; Ranawake, A.L.; Subasinghe, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Submergence tolerance is an important trait where short term flash flooding damages rice. Due to the heterogeneity in flood-prone ecosystem, many different types of traditional rice cultivars are grown by the farmers. ...
  • Controlled growth of ZnO/SnO2 mixed nanowires by carbon assisted thermal evaporation process 
    Tharsika, T.; Haseeb, A.S.M.A.; Akbar, A.; Sabri, M.F.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    This work reports the controlled growth of ZnO/SnO2 mixed nanowires, fabricated by the bottom up process of carbon assisted thermal evaporation method, through vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) mechanism. In this study, SnO2, ...
  • Design and construction of a display system for systematic monitoring of the noodles steaming process at a local industry 
    Priyadarshani, N.V.D.P.; Dharmaratn, W.G.D.; Yapa, K.K.A.S.; Bodhika, J.A.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    The study was done at a prominent consumer goods manufacturing company in the southern province of Sri Lanka. Noodles are one of their products of high demand. Therefore, the company needed a systematic and comprehensive ...
  • Design and construction of a temperature monitoring system for a noodles dryer at a local industry 
    Silva, B.H.B.M. De; Dharmaratna, W.G.D.; Yapa, K.K.A.S.; Bodhika, J.A.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    The drying process of noodles made at a local industry in Matara, was studied with the aim of making improvements to the machine used and the process followed. Frequent oven opening to check the quality and consistency ...
  • Design and construction of an automated rain gauge 
    Medis, W.W. Rukshan; Dharmaratne, W.G.D.; Bodhika, J.A.P.; Abeywickrama, S.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    An “Automated Rain Gauge” has been designed and constructed successfully using a microcontroller. The method is based on measuring the mass of rain water using a load cell. The rainfall is measured and recorded automatically ...
  • Development and optimization of novel liquefaction modified cornstarch wood adhesives 
    Panamgama, L.A.; Prabashini, L.M.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    The development and optimization of an environmental friendly wood adhesive system for plywood from abundant and renewable cornstarch and pine bark are presented in this study. Cornstarch was chemically modified by ...
  • Development of a cinnamon flavoured butter 
    Rathnayaka, R.M.C.P.; Pathiraje, P.M.H.D.; Perera, O.D.A.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Novel food products made from functionally valuable commodities have gained an increasing consumer demand recently. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) has gained recognition as a health promoting agent with the proven ...
  • Development of fibre rich soft dough biscuits fortified with kohila (Lasia spinosa) flour 
    Pupulawaththa, A.W.; Perera, O.D.A.N.; Ranwala, A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Currently there is a growing demand for fiber-fortified food products in the world to prevent from non-communicable diseases. To develop high fiber soft dough biscuit, kohila flour was added to biscuit formulation at ...
  • Development of novel catalysts for fischer-tropsch synthesis 
    Ranaweera, S.; Henry, W.; Rowe, M.; Walters, K.; White, M.; Rodriguez, J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Binuclear metal complexes of copperand cobaltwere supported as sub monolayer, monolayer and multilayer films on silica (Cab-O-Sil). The supported metal complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, DRIFTS, XRD ...
  • The distribution of somatotypes and sexual dimorphism among a selected group of young Sinhalese adults 
    De Silva, L.H.L.C.; Herath, H.M.I.U.; Samaranayake, W.L.N.S.; Jayasinghe, S.I; Gunawardena, P.P.C.K.; Ariyawansha, A.P.H.M.; Wijeyarathne, K.K.; Azam, M.A.M.; Supunda, A.A.H.; Rathnayake, A.K.P.; Dissanayake, J.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Composition of the body changes with level of physical activity, gender nutrition and genetic factors etc. It is important to understand these aspects of human constitution as it shows relationships with disease ...
  • Effect of dietary C18 PUFA on fillet Long Chain PUFA concentrations: A comparison between Murray cod and rainbow trout 
    Senadheera, Shyamalie D.; Thanuthong, Thanongsak; Francis, David S.; Turchini, Giovanni M (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Substitution of fish oil with economical and environmental friendly terrestrial alternatives in aquafeed has drawn significant attention on a global scale. Nevertheless, alternative oils rich in C18 PUFA are known to ...
  • The effect of herbal porridge made with Scoparia dulcis on lipid profile of type 2 diabetics 
    Senadheera, S.P.A.S.; Ekanayake, S.; Wanigatunge, C.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Porridge made of Scoparia dulcis (Walkoththamalli) leaves elicited a high anti hyperglycaemic effect and also caused an elevation in HDL-C concentration in diabetes induced Wistar rats. Thus the present study was carried ...
  • Effect of microbial inoculation on tuber development of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) 
    Henagamage, A.P.; Seneviratne, G.; Abayasekera, C.; Kodikara, K.M.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Last two decades, there has been a general decline in the yields of major crops because of the collapse of beneficial soil microbial communities under conventional agricultural practices. Chemical inputs like fertilizers ...
  • Effect of plant height on yield of traditional rice cultivars 
    Ranawake, A.L.; Amarasinghe, U.G.S.; Hewage, M.J.; Pradeepika, N.G.J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    Hundred traditional rice cultivars were evaluated for their yield potential and agronomic characters at the field condition at Faculty of Agriculture, Mapalana. Experiment was conducted with four replicates according ...
  • Effects of CaCl2 solution on physical, index properties of liner materials 
    Arooran, S.; Gobirahavan, R.; Kurukulasuriya, L.C. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-01-22)
    The main task of clay liners in landfills is to mitigate the migration of pollutants to the groundwater sources. Leachate includes different types of inorganic and organic compounds which affect physical, index properties ...

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