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Amplification refractory mutation system (arms) for sex identification of Asian elephants (elephas maximus) using dung as non-invasive sample

Nazia, A.; Sanil, R. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

There is a demand by field biologists to establish molecular techniques to identify the sex of elephants using non-invasive samples. The present study applied a molecular method, Amplification Refractory Mutation System ...
An android based disease identification system for farmers in Sri Lanka

Perera, G.G.E.; Sampath, P.A.I.; Vithanage, C.V.; Ranasinghe, M.E.G.C.S.; Walisadeera, A.I. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Agriculture is one of the major industries in Sri Lankan economy. However, the farmers in Sri Lanka face many problems with respect to information delivery from agricultural experts to rural farmers. There is no proper ...
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition by flavonoid-rich defatted crude extracts of Actinidia macrosperma fruit

Hettihewa, S.K.; Rupasinghe, H.P.V. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Actinidia macrosperma which belongs to the genus Actinidia of the Actinidiaceae family is a non-commercial type kiwifruit. This plant has its reputation to treat various diseases within Chinese traditional medicine. ...
Anti-sickling property of selected fruit extracts

Rajan, A.; Sanil, R. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder and is a major health concern in many parts of India, Mediterranian and Africa. Sickling of red cell occurs due to the polymerization of mutant haemoglobin. As this being a ...
Applicability of Allium cepa test system in toxicity characterization of used lubricant oil contaminated soil

Wickramanayake, I.U.; Masakorala, K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2015-01-28)

Contamination of soil with used lubricant oil is an emerging environmental problem in most of the cities across the world. Accidental spills, illegal dumping and careless handling of used lubricant oil have been ...
Appropriate strategy to overcome potential problems in natural rubber latex processing

Attanayake, A.P.; Lokuge, C.; Dharmawardana, G.T.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Property variations with maturity time and storage conditions have been a potential problem in compounding and processing of natural rubber (NR) centrifuged latex. Concentrated NR latex needed to be stored for 21 days ...
Assessment of physical fitness of adolescent boys of Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka using AAHPER fitness test battery

Ketheeswaran, K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the American Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation (AAHPER) youth fitness test scores of adolescent boys in Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri ...
Assessment of possible risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome among selected students of Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna

Arachchi, C.I. Motagedara; Wegiriya, H.C.E.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Sudarshani, K.A.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

The purpose of this cross sectional study was to assess possible risk factors and susceptibility for Metabolic Syndrome (MS) among undergraduates of Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna and to examine the prevalence ...
Association between admission serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein concentration and risk of developing complications following acute myocardial infarction, in men admitted to a tertiary care centre

Wickramatilake, C.M.; Mohideen, M.R.; Pathirana, C. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels are associated with coronary artery disease, and raised basal hs-CRP concentration is associated with higher risk of complications of acute myocardial ...
Cage culture of GIFT fish in Sri Lankan conditions; mono sex or mixed sex?

De Silva, M.P.K.S.K.; Senaarachchi, W.A.R.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Mono sex tilapia fish (males) culture is gaining more concern over mixed sex fish in variety of culture systems due to faster growth and larger size than their counterpart. Mono sex culture of tilapia is not practiced ...
Cationic ruthenium hydride catalysed and chelate assisted C-O bond cleavage of 2-acetyl-aryl ethers: A model compound for lignin de-polymerization

Kalutharage, N.K.; Yi, Chae S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

2-Acetyl containing a neighbouring aromatic ether group regioselectively reacts with the cyclopentene in the presence of cationic Ru-H catalyst [(C6H6)(PCy3)(CO)RuH]+BF4− in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents. The alkyl ...
Comparative study on the sediment characters in selected seagrass meadows of Southern coast of Sri Lanka.

Ayeshya, H.M.U.; Kumara, P.B.T.P.; Gunaseakara, R.D.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Seagrass are the only marine angiosperm that adapted to the harsh marine environment. Sediments provide suitable substrate for the seagrass. Thus sediment characters are crucial factors which govern the growth and the ...
Cooperative and competitive ACO-PSO hybrid version for Travelling Salesman Problem

Kumari, D.W.C.P.; Ranasinghe, D.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

After the concept of Swarm Intelligence was introduced in late eighties and became known as a distributed solution for complex tasks, a variety of Swarm Intelligence heuristics were initiated. Swarm Intelligence ...
Correlation between gelatinization percentage and viscosity of gelatinized rice flour using FIR source

Abhiram, G.; Amaratunga, K.S.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Rice flour based food processing industries pay more attention on the parameters which affect the final quality of the product. In this context gelatinization and viscosity are the two main quality parameters needed ...
The current status of Hemidesmus indicus (SARIVA) sold in Sri Lanka

Jeewandara, M.P.; Hettiarachchi, P.L.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Sugathadasa, K.S.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br. is a well known medicinal plant referred as Sariva in Sanskrit and Iramusu in Sinhala, which plays an important role in the preparation of Ayurvedic drugs in Sri Lanka. These plants grow ...
Determination of surface tension of water and interfacial tension of water-kerosene interface by light diffraction

Perera, H.A.D.S.D. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Light diffraction by capillary waves, generated on the surface of a liquid is a very precise and none destructive method of finding the surface tension and other related physical parameters. In this research diffracted ...
Effect of Different Preservatives on Nutritional, Sensory Qualities and Shelf life of Papaya Fruit Bar

Inthujaa, Y.; Mahendran, T.; Mythrayie, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Papaya fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, carotene, minerals and other nutrients. The fruits are susceptible to decay and spoilage due to their perishability. Therefore, proper preservation techniques need to ...
Effect of extra work and variations to the project cost: empirical evidence from Sri Lankan road construction industry

Abeynayake, N.C.; Abeysooriya, D.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Extra work and variations are two most important concepts that closely related with construction industry. At present extra work and variations is a common incidence happening in the construction industry. Simply Extra ...
Effect of intensity control of Bharathanatyam dance training on pulmonary function

Sabaananth, S.; Thevanthy, T. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

Breathing is one of the critical bodily function which the lungs deliver oxygen to the blood, and expire carbon dioxide out of the body. Dance training can help to strengthen and make this system more efficient. The ...
Effect of soil moisture stress on the Indole-3-Acetic acid (IAA) Oxidase Activity of three selected chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) cultivars during the flowering stage and its impact on fruit yield

Mahendran, S.; Sujirtha, N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-28)

IAA oxidase is the enzyme to oxidize IAA to Methylene Oxindole which is an inactive form of auxin. During abiotic stress, auxin content decreases in plant system because of high IAA oxidase activity. The present study ...

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