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Design an automated computerized cooling system for controlling and recording the temperature in the tropical protected houses

Dias, G.S.U.; Navaratne, C.M.; Piyaratne, M.K.D.K. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Increasing the internal temperature in tropical protected houses is a major problem for better crop growth and development. Eventhough, some remedies are in practice to control the temperature in protected houses, they are ...
Study on behavioral changes of animals prior to the natural disaster

Hewamanage, D.S.; Marapana, R.A.U.J.; Seresinhe, T. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Establishment of a pre-warning system using unusual behavior of domestic and wild animals, to predict natural disasters has been given a global attention. Therefore, a base line survey was conducted using a pre-tested ...
Influence of particle size of rice flour in manufacturing rice incorporated wheat bread

Darshanika, G.T.; Navaratne, S.B.; Rupasinghe, C.P. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Bread is an important food product across the whole cross profile of the Sri Lankan society. Incorporation of rice flour in bread manufacturing process is a viable option, as rice is the staple food crop in Sri Lanka. Rice ...
Preliminary study to find the feasibility of conducting School Medical Inspection (SMI) with the help of students of senior classes

Somasiri, K.G.; Kariyawasam, J.P.; Niyas, J.M.S.; Dismini, Y.B.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Routine SMI are done by the Divisional Director of Health Services. Only grade 1,4 and 7 are targeted due to lack of resources. Medical history, height, weight, visual acuity, dental problems, deformities, condition of the ...
Estimation of personal height from the length of ulna bone

Ilayperuma, I.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Palahepitiya, K.N. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Many factors like, racial, gender, ethnic and nutritional factors play an important role in determining the height of an individual. Estimation of stature from measurements of various long bones has been achieved with ...
An audit on quality of request letters for electroencephalography interpretation sent to Clinical Neuroscience Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Galle

Pathirana, K.D.; Atapattu, S.C.; Chandrasena, W.A.H.S.; Chathurika, H.K.R. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

To analyze the quality of requests for reporting of adult electroencephalographs (EEG) and the quality of EEG records. An audit on request letters and printed records of adult EEGs sent to the Clinical Neuroscience Centre ...
Physical activity among adults in southern Sri Lanka

Perera, Bilesha; Fernando, Nayana; Stbye, Truls (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Regular physical activity and exercise can enhance physical and psychological health. We investigated die prevalence of physical activity, association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity, and possible factors ...
Sri Lankan study on morphology of the Azygos Venous System; A preliminary study

Samatawickrama, M.B.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Illeperuma, I.; Wannigama, E. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

The anatomical description of the azygos venous system is well known and its abnormalities are often reported. However, to the best of our knowledge there were no studies have been performed to find out variable patterns ...
Preliminary study on physico-chemical characteristics and determination of selected pollutants in Mirissa and Puranawella harbours, southern coast, Sri Lanka

Hewapathitana, N.J.L.; Bandulage, A.H. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Pollution caused by anthropogenic • influence is one of the major problems in coastal areas. Mirissa and Puranawella harbours are situated along the southern coast of Sri Lanka where intensive fishing activities take place. ...
Screening of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) Varieties Resistant to Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum coccodes

Rathnaweera, C.; Rajapakse, R.G.A.S.; Sakalasooriya, S.M.I.S.K. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum coccodes is one of the major disease problems in tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) cultivation in Sri Lanka. Currendy fungicides are used to control this disease at an alarming scale. ...
Effects of mesterolone (a synthetic testosterone derivative) treated food on the sex reversal of young guppy, Poecilia reticulata (PETERS)

Vidyarathna, N.K.N.K.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

The application of sex control techniques using different synthetic steroids is of particular interest in aquaculture. Guppy, Poecilia reticulata, is one of the most popular freshwater fish species which makes a significant ...
Feeding ecology, reproductive biology and aspects related to selected marine ornamental fish; Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)

Perera, W.A.F.C.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Sri Lanka is one of the pioneers in the collection and export trade of ornamental reef fish and this industry almost depends on wild populations. Abudefduj vaigiensis is one of the most popular aquarium reef fish in the ...
Effect of natural organic matter on the reductive dechlorination of chlorinated hydrocarbons by surface-mediated Fe(II) associated with Goethite

Maithreepala, R.A.; Haderlien, S.B. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Fe(II) is one of the most abundant reductants available in subsurface condition. Fe(II) ions are able to reduce priority pollutants if they are associated with iron mineral surfaces or available as structural Fe(II). ...
Identification of yeast strains in three different “Arishta” using molecular techniques

Bandara, M.M.N.D.M.; Abeysinghe, S.; Ranasinghe, P.; Hettiarachchi, S.; Premakumara, G.A.S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

In Sri Lanka“Arishta” is prepared from medicinal plant materials and it is well known as “Herbal wine”. Arishta isparticularly interesting because of its medicinal value. Dry Woodfordia Fruticosa flowers are used in order ...
Preliminary study of the segregating pattern of anthocyanin pigmentation as a marker to facilitate tea breeding

Buddhika, U.V.A.; Gunasekare, M.T.K.; Hettiarachi, S.; Ranatunga, A.B.; Hemamali, K.K.G.U. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

Anthocyanin is one of the plant pigments that have been widely used as a morpho-chemical marker in characterization of several tea cultivars since it is an easily observable phenotypic trait. Hence, it has a potential to ...
Phylogenetic position of Sri Lankan freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Decapoda: Palaemonidae)

Munasinghe, D.H.N. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

The giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the largest known palaemonid in the world. It is one of the most economically important freshwater crustaceans around the world including Sri Lanka. Its natural range ...
Semi diurnal variability of Weligama beach due to tidal and wave actions

Kanthi, K.A.S.; Yapa, Sindhu Mole (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)

The effect of the tidal and wave action on the Weligama beach in the vicinity of the Polwatta River mouth is studied for the first time. The Weligama bay is located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka at approximate coordinates ...
Identification of subjects for university research. Some highlights of research experience of a public servant

Abeyawardana, H.A.P. (University Of Ruhuna, 2009)
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