• KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLEXITY IN ECONOMIC GROWTH 

  Rajapakse, Prof. R.M.G. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Overcoming challenges in the next decade is a highly appropriate theme that should be addressed in relation to the Island’s current economic situation. Ricardo Hausmann, The director, Center for International Development ...
• Engineers mimicking Reinforcement Learning in the Brain 

  Prins, Dr. N.W.J.A.L. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)
• Wet Clay Crusher Machine for Tile Manufacturing Industries 

  Sajarupan, T.; Witharana, D.W.K.M.; Ganege, Hasini (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Tile manufacture is a leading developing industry in Sri Lanka. A tile is manufactured using ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or glass. It is commonly used to cover objects such as roofs, floors, walls or tablets and ...
• SWOT Analysis of Marine Ornamental Reef Fishery Sector in Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka. 

  Priyashadi, M.S.V.H.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Marine Ornamental Reef (MOR) Fishery largely relies on the coral reef ecosystem and highly contributes to the global economy. Although MOR fishery in Trincomalee is being carried out from the beginning of the industry ...
• Structural Integrity Analysis of Blade Profiles for Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Waste Shredder 

  Wijerathne, A.D.H.T.; Ranjan, M.T.T.; Galappaththi, U.I.K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) structures and components are widely used in the modern world as they offer significant advantages compared to traditional raw materials. As a result, leading sectors such as aerospace, ...
• Smart Power Demand & Consumption Analyser 

  Mithurshan, T.; Ahamed, A.J.S.; Liyanage, D.N.; Chamari, R.M.L. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  In Sri Lanka, electricity is generated by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). customers need to pay bill according to the user/customer categories and the usage. There are some parameters effect the bill. Such as maximum ...
• Smart Needle Management System for Apparel Industry 

  Induranga, W.P.P.A.; Mithurshan, T.; Isuranga, M.P.U. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  The apparel industries are now competing for the world’s best position in the competitive world. They were highly focus on forced to reduce costs, save time, increase their productivity, adapt to the demand cycle, and ...
• Rethinking Site Characterization in Tropical Residual Soil Profiles 

  Bamunuvitharana, Achini S.; Jayasinghe, Anuruddhika G. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Residual soils are generally known to be heterogeneous compared to transported soils. However, despite the recognition of their heterogeneity, the fact does not seem to receive adequate attention within general geotechnical ...
• Pump Based Chocolate Extruder for Food 3D Printing Technology 

  Nethma Rajapaksha, R.R.A.K.; Thilakarathna, B.L.S.; Kondarage, Yashoda G. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  In the food industry, 3-Dimensional (3D) printing, also known as Digital fabrication (DF) or additive manufacturing (AM), has limitless possibilities for fabricating complicated geometries, customization, and on-demand ...
• Preparation of Titanium Dioxide Nano Particles from Sri Lankan Rutile Mineral Sand 

  Pradeep, K.K.L.; Kondarage, Yashodha G. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Minerals are non-renewable resources, and the problem is further aggravated due to the export of minerals in near raw form with the minimum level of value addition. Pulmoddei beach deposit contains 75%-80% of Ilmenite ...
• Preparation of Biochar and Activated Carbon Granules from Cinnamon Wood 

  Karunathilaka, Devinda; Alahakoon, Mahesh; Gallage, Ruwan (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Sri Lanka is the third largest cinnamon exporter in the world. But Sri Lankan cinnamon industry only consumes cinnamon bark as the product and the leftover cinnamon stem is used as biomass for energy generation by burning. ...
• Preliminary Assessment of Biomarker Responses in Oreochromis Niloticus from Selected Water Bodies with Reference to the Trophic Status 

  Madushika, K.M.L.; Gunawickrama, S.H.N.P.; Gunawickrama, K.B.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Fish biomarkers are useful detection tools in aquatic biomonitoring. This study aimed to assess selected biomarkers of feral Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in two irrigational water bodies, namely, Lunugamwehera ...
• Preclinical studies on the Immunomodulatory Property of Alpinia calcarata (s. Araththa) and Solanum surattense (s. Ela batu) in Rats 

  Kithmini, K.K.A.; Chandana, E.P.S.; de Silva, P.M.C.; Hettiihewa, M. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Both herbalism and conventional synthetic medicines provide options for immunomodulation. However most of the synthetic drugs accompany undesirable side effects. Apparently, plantbased medicines leave no side effects and ...
• Microbiological and Molecular Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Clinical Cultures Collected from Two Tertiary Care Hospitals in Southern Sri Lanka 

  Kurukulasooriya, M.R.P.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Piyasiri, B.; Priyanthi, A.A.D.; De Silva, A.D.; Nicholson, B.P.; Østbye, T.; Woods, C.W.; Nagahawatte, A.De.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant pathogen causing life-threatening infections. It can be classified as community-associated (CA) or healthcareassociated (HA), based on antibiotic ...
• 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) ...
• Machine Monitoring System to Predict Potential Failures 

  Jayarathna, Anjalee W.M.A.; Gunawardana, K.G.S.H. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Fault prediction and maintenance of equipment plays a critical role in today's industry. Failures should be identified as soon as possible because if the equipment continues to run under abnormal conditions, it could ...
• Machine Learning and Data Mining Based Botnet Attack Detection Framework 

  Arachchi, O.A.S.P.O.; Aththanayake, M.W.T.B.; Bandara, L.L.G.M.P.; Sankalpa, W.G.C.A.; Sudheera, K.L.K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Internet of Things (IoT) provides an attractive surface for attackers to initiate large scale network attacks due to inherent vulnerabilities such as default usernames and passwords in the IoT devices. As can be seen by ...
• Low-Cost Smart Precipitation Gauge with a Weather Station 

  Rupasinghe, R.A.D.T.T.; Soysa, W.T.J.; Isuranga, M.P.U. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Rain gauges are used to measure rainfall. For the rainfall data collection, manpower is required. In that scenario, the person needs to go where the rain gauge is located and download data from the data logger and calculate ...
• Level of Salinization in the Walawe River and Its Impacts on Associated Agricultural Lands 

  Chamika, N.V.K.; Athapatthu, A.R.P.E.; Arachchi, G.T.G.; Ranawaka, D.P.D.; Wijeratne, G.G.N.K.; Gunathilaka, D.U.V.; Wijesundara, W.M.I.C.; Abeysinghe, N.K.; Thilakarathna, N.D.S.D.; Madushanka, A.D.T.I.; Madarasinghe, S.K.; Sripal, D.D.N.; Jayatissa, L.P.; Andrieu, J.; Kodikara, K.A.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Walawe river, which is located in Ambalantota, belonging to dry zone of Sri Lanka is highly exploited for domestic and irrigation purposes. Seawater intrusion in the river adversely affect the livelihood of bordering ...
• Influence of Selected Soil Properties on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Levels in Mangrove Soil 

  Wijeratne, G.G.N.K.; Ranawaka, D.P.D.; Chamika, N.V.K.; Gunathilaka, D.U.V.; Wijesundara, W.M.I.C.; Abeysinghe, N.K.; Thilakarathna, N.D.S.D.; Perera, A.J.D.; Dissanayake, N.P.; Kankanamge, N.R.; Jayatissa, L.P.; Andrieu, J.; Kodikara, K.A.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2022-03-02)

  Carbon that is stored and sequestered in marine coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass meadows is termed as Blue Carbon, which plays an important role in the global carbon cycle and climate ...

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