Browsing Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna by Title

Browsing Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna by Title

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  • Management Practices across generations: two multi-generational cases from Sri Lanka 
    Sriyani, G. T. Wasantha (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, 2010-03-17)
    In family firms, founder’s vision, philosophy, and way of behaving laid a solid foundation on how to run the business. The “familiness” of firms continues to be the major driving force and they simply refuse to change in ...
  • Managing Continuity in the Family Driven Entrepreneurial Venture 
    Samarawickrama, D.; Jayampathi, E.K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Entrepreneurial ventures are comprised with unique and distinct management practices. Empirical studies revealed that, minority of family owned businesses succeeded at surviving from generation to generation while managing ...
  • Managing employees towards organizational success 
    Perera, H.S.C.; Dayananda, A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)
    Southern Province of Sri Lanka comprises three districts, namely Matara, Galle and Hambantota. The entrepreneurs in these districts play an important role in the economic development. The employees are a key resource who ...
  • Manglicolous Lichen Diversity and Their Spatial Distribution in Rekawa Lagoon, Southern Coast of Sri Lanka 
    Ranawaka, D.P.D.; Gunathilaka, D.U.V.; Wijesundara, W.M.I.C.; Wijeratne, G.G.N.K.; Chamika, N.V.K.; Thilakarathna, N.D.S.D.; Wijayathilaka, H.D.; Madarasinghe, S.K.; Weerakoon, G.; Andrieu, J.; Kodikara, K.A.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)
    Lichenology has received much attention in recent decades due to two major reasons; functioning as bio-indicators and having chemicals with industrial significance. However, Manglicolous lichens (i.e., mangroves lichens) ...
  • Manual power generation for mechanical applications 
    Dharshana, K. A. D.; Hettiarachchi, N.K.; De Silva, A.; Gayashan, M. (University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, 2012-02-22)
    Manual power generation can be used as one of the power sources at household levels to fulfill the energy demand of a developing country such as Sri Lanka. People waste their energy very often during their day to day ...
  • Manufacture of cake using breadfruit flour (Artocarpus altilis Fosb.) and evaluation of its shelf-life, physicochemical and sensory properties 
    Galappatti, K.M.; Jayamanne, V.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2011-02-22)
    Bakery industry is heavily dependent upon imported wheat flour, which can be substituted or replaced by flours from different food plants available in Sri Lanka. Breadfruit (cultivated seedless type) is one such species ...
  • Mapping evaporite minerals and associated sediments in Lake Magadi, Kenya, using Hyperspectral Hyperion data 
    Kodikara, Gayantha; Wolda, Tsehaie; van Ruitenbeek, Frank J.A. (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, 2010-03-17)
    Hyperion hyperspectral (VNIR-SWiR) satellite image data was used to map the spatial distribution of mineral precipitates at Lake Magadi area, in the southernmost part of the eastern Kenya rift, Kenya. Mapping was coupled ...
  • Mapping Spatial Variability of Irrigation Water Quality in Kamburupitiya Divisional Secretariat Area, Matara, Sri Lanka 
    Fernando, K.M.C.; Anuruddi, H.I.G.K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)
    Irrigation is a procedure of controlled run in multiple water sources in a judicious manner for maximizing crop production. Quality irrigation water is one of the essential inputs of agriculture for sustaining productivity, ...
  • Market entry requirements for herbal medicinal products in Sri Lanka: A case study 
    Jayalath, C.C; Hettiarachchi, M.P.; Kodikara, K.D.N. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)
    The herbal medicinal product sector has been identified as one o f the key areas o f promoting exports in Sri Lanka. Developed countries have changed dietary habits into herbal products, resulting from increased health ...
  • Marketing Constraints of Export Floriculture Industry in Sri Lanka 
    Gamage, D.M.; De Zoysa, M.; Samarappuli, L. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Sri Lanka is experiencing a downfall in export performance of floriculture sector despite of the rich bio diversity within the country. Hence this study was conducted to analyze the marketing constraints of Sri Lankan ...
  • Mass propagation and conservation of Daffodil Orchid (Ipsea speciosa) 
    Kumari, DLC; Fernando, K.K.S .; Wijesundara, S.D.A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)
    Experiments were carried out to identify the correct maturity stage for in-vitro seed germination and to develop an in-vitro protocol for mass propagation of Ipsea speciosa an endangered orchid species. After hand pollination ...
  • Mechanical Characterization of Partially Bio-degradable Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites 
    Herath, H.M.D.S.; Waruni, L.E.K.M.; De Silva, K.T.K.M.; Ranjan, M.T.T. (Faculty of Graduate Studies & Library, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-03-20)
    As a response to the increasing demand for sustainable engineered materials, this research has undertaken to aim at exploring the mechanical potential of highly available, less expensive coir fibres derived from coconut ...
  • Media Planning Strategies and Consumer Media Habits 
    Wijesundara, T.R.; Rathnayaka, C. V. (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, 2010-03-17)
    The market place has been facing ever increasing competition, and therefore, companies spend millions of money for their advertising since advertising plays a major role in this dramatically changing environment. ...
  • Medication Errors in Paediatric Inpatient Settings 
    Subasinghe, W.P.K.H.; Pathiraja, V.M.; Prasadi, G.A.M. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)
    Children are particularly susceptible to experiencing a medication error (ME) because they vary in weight, body surface area and which can affect their ability to metabolise and excrete medications effectively. It may ...
  • Melanogenesis Inhibition by Anthocyanin Rich Extract of Hibiscus syriacus 
    Maduranga Karunarathne, Wisurumuni Arachchilage Hasitha; Hyun Choi, Yung; Tae Lee, Kyoung; Kim, Gi-Young (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)
    Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea and grows in varied climates range from mild to tropical temperatures. In the Korean herbal medicine, the bark and roots of H. syriacus have been used to cure ...
  • Meshfree-Based Numerical Modelling of Plant Tissue Shrinkage under Localised Moisture Content Variation 
    Karunasena, H.C.P.; Malinga, R. M.Charith; Gu, Y. T.; Senadeera, Wijitha (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2015-03-04)
    Dried plant food products are of high commercial importance due to the ever increasing demand in the consumer market. In order to improve the product quality and process performance, fundamental understanding on the ...
  • Meshfree-Based Numerical Prediction of Plant Tissue Shrinkage during Drying as Influenced by Porosity 
    Karunasena, H.C.P.; Rathnayaka, Anura P.; Gu, Y. T.; Senadeera, Wijitha (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2015-03-04)
    Food products based on dried plant materials are of higher demand in the consumer market, leading to continual improvements towards better products and processing techniques. Since plant materials are porous structures, ...
  • Metabolic, Ultra-Structural and Growth Responses of Nuttall’s Waterweed Elodea Nuttallii (Planch) St. John When Subjected to Water Flow 
    Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Asaeda, T.; Miyagi, A.; Kawai-Yamada, M.; Atsuzawa, K.; Kaneko, Y. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-03-07)
    Importance of water movements on distribution and abundance of aquatic plants is well studied, but there is a dearth of information on its impacts on physiology, anatomy and biochemistry of these plants. Therefore, present ...
  • Metal accumulation and its spatio-temporal variation in Negombo and Rekawa lagoons of Sri Lanka 
    Asanthi, H B; Gomez, E; Aliaume, C; Lasserre, G; Casellas, C; Cumaranatunga, P R T (University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka., 2007-01-29)
    Metal (Cr, Mn, Tl, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Pb, U, Cd, Ba, Sr) concentrations in water, sediments and aquatic plants in two coastal lagoons o f Sri Lanka were determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). The ...
  • Metals in fish from Sri Lankan coastal lagoons and human health risk 
    Asanthi, H. B.; Gomez, E.; Aliaume, C.; Lasserre, G.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T.; Casellas, C. (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, 2010-03-17)
    Fish products represent a major dietary animal protein source in Sri Lanka. Some of these products are fished in the coastal lagoons. Ecological and human risk assessments are needed because of the poor water quality. In ...

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