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• Collective Excitations in Graphene in a Strong Magnetic Field 

  Fischer, A.M.; Dzyubenko, A.B.; R"omer, R.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Graphene, a two-dimensional form of carbon, has become famous for its wide range of unusual properties, both fundamental and applicable. Both theory and experiment indicate the relevance of many body interactions to the ...
• Critical exponents of the three-dimensional Anderson transition from multifractal analysis 

  Rodriguez, Alberto; Vasquez, Louella J.; Slevin, Keith; R"omer, Rudolf A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Please find the attached document for the Content of the Abstract.
• Comparative analysis of rigidity across protein families 

  Wells, S.A.; Jimenez-Roldan, J.E.; RÖmer, R.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Is the rigidity transition in proteins similar to that of glassy networks? This is a comparative study in which the ‘pebble game’ rigidity analysis software FIRST is used to study multiple protein crystal structures, ...
• Effect of Ronstar PL (mixture of Oxidiazon and Propanil) on survival of some Cyanobacteria in paddy fields of Sri Lanka. 

  Dissanayake, N.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Application of organic or chemical nitrogen fertilizers in Sri Lanka plays a dominant role in increasing rice yield and the efficiency of agronomic practices. However the increasing cost of nitrogen fertilizers is a heavy ...
• The status of butterfly species in Kiralakelle Wetland; Matara District. 

  Wijekoon, W.M.C.D.; Wegiriya, H.C.E.; Bogahawatte, C.N.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Sri Lanka possesses a rich diversity of butterflies compared to other countries in the region, but studies on this interesting taxon remain limited. The present study on current status of butterflies at Kiralakelle wetland ...
• Survey on traditional rice varieties grown in selected sites in southern Sri Lanka 

  Kosgahakumbura, K.N.M.A.S.K.; Bogahawatta, C.N.L.; Wickramasinghe, M.G.V.; Wegiriya, H.C.E. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  A preliminary survey was carried to find out traditional rice varieties grown in selected sites in Southern province. Susceptibility of identified traditional rice varieties to recorded insect pest attacks were evaluated ...
• Host preference of Callosobruchus mac ulat us (Fabricus) ( Coleoptera : Bruchidae) on three edible legumes 

  Kishanthi, J.K.A.; Bogahawatta, C.N.L.; Wegiriya, H.C.E.; Wickramasinghe, M.G.V.; Dinusha, R.W.V.G.G. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Three edible legumes i.e. mung bean, chickpea, and cowpea, were subjected to infestation by, Callosobruchus maculatus to study the host preference under laboratory conditions. Present study also indicated that previous ...
• Zooplankton abundance and diversity in the brackish water-fresh water mixing zone in the western periphery of the Embillakala lagoon in the Bundala National Park –A Ramsar wetland in Sri Lanka. 

  Dayasiri, P.B.l.A.K.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Bundala National Park (BNP) is the first Ramsar wetland in Sri Lanka. Major lagoons in the BNP are Malala, Embillakala and Bundala Lewaya. These lagoons provide food and habitat for numerous species including migrate™ ...
• Abundance and diversity of avifauna in different riparian habitats associated with Nilwala River 

  Samarasekara, W.G.K.H.; Chandana, E.P.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Conservation and management of riparian habitats for wild life and sustainable human use has become a challenging task in the midst of present day development activities and other human influences. In Sri Lanka there are ...
• Investigation of a new method to study solar cell characteristics 

  Prasadh, K.V.S.; Mahanama, G.D.K.; Jayatilake, K.P.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Analysis of I-V characteristics with modeling concepts contribute greatly to the future of solar cell industry. Experimental I-V data or solar cells together with two diode model were used for investigations. Solar cells ...
• Construction of an efficient parabolic solar cooker at low cost 

  Dharmaratna, W.G.D.; Perera, K.A.C. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Parabolic solar cookers have been used in the world for many years. However, they are not popular in Sri Lanka, mainly due to the high cost and the low efficiency. These cookers are not produced commercially in Sri Lanka, ...
• An Automated Cordial Machine 

  Weerasooriya, W.M.C.A.; Niroshani, H.P.D.; Mahanama, G.D.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Delicious drinks always quench the thirst. Making drinks deliciously as well as effectively is the need of the modem society. The vendors who maintain cool spots and snack shops eager to have support machines for making ...
• Preparation and Characterization of Semiconductor Oxide Thin Films for Hydrogen Photogeneration by Splitting of Water 

  Samanmalie, P.A.C.; Hewage, J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  The semiconductor thin films of ZnO and CU2O were prepared by simple and low cost techniques and characterized for determining the photogeneration of Hydrogen by splitting water. Semiconductor thin film and a Cu plate ...
• Differential thermal analysis of some selected edible fats 

  Menike, T.R.M.C.D.; Edussuriya, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  The thermal stability of edible fats is an important factor that affects their quality. Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) is a major technique carries for qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of eaible fats. ...
• Extraction, Isolation and Identification of Compounds in Cynodon dactylon 

  Athukorala, S.A.A.S.P.; Hettiarachchi, S.R. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  The grass called Cynodon dactylon is a valuable medicinal plant which is use to cure several diseases. After extracting compound from the plant in methanol, it was to sequential subjected liquid liquidextraction method ...
• Green method for the treating of waste water from service station 

  Ganegamage, S.K.; Bulugahapitiya, V.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Newly established method for the treatment of waste water from the service station is presented. The effluent from the service station was first passed through the sedimentation tank to deposit mud and solid material and ...
• Critical micelle concentration (CMC) of SDS micelles at different pH, and added salt concentrations 

  Kulasooriya, E.S.; Gangabadage, C.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2009-12-23)

  Detergents are amphipathic molecules that consisting of hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head group. They can self aggregate to form micelles at a threshold concentration called the critical micelle concentration ...

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