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Rishman, M.A.R.R.; Wickramarathne, M.A.D.P.D.; Dilrukshi, M.W.K.K.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is recognized as the world’s largest pure cinnamon
exporter, holding 90% of the global market share. Sri Lankan small and medium-scale cinnamon
exporters are struggling to enhance ...
Bandara, D.M.A.D.; Madushanka, K.S.J.; Thilakarathne, W.L.S.M.I.D.M.; Ratnasekera, Disna(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Oryza rufipogon, a wild rice species with the AA genome, is closely related to Asian cultivated rice
and exhibits high genetic compatibility with it. It is a perennial, primarily cross-pollinated species
with photoperiod ...
Amarasinghe, A.D.A.; Rathnapala, J.M.S.N.; Weerakkody, W.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 mm in size. They pose a major environmental
problem when contaminating ecosystems. This study was conducted to determine the presence
of microplastics in commercially ...
Lakmal, N. A. R.; Wasantha Kumara, K. L.; Bandara, K. M. T. S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2025)
In conventional mushroom cultivation, the productive lifespan of mushroom bags typically ends
after approximately 3.5 months due to nutrient depletion within the substrate. At this stage,
farmers discard spent mushroom ...
Mahalingam, T.; Thirumarpan, Krishnal(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Ensuring food security in crisis-prone regions requires sustainable and resilient livelihood
strategies. Home gardening plays a crucial role in household food security, particularly among
vulnerable communities. This ...
Binduhewa, A.M.C.U.; Ranasinghe, P.; Manoratne, C.H.; Godakumbura, P.I.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The study aimed evaluate the application of saponins from Solanum torvum fruits (STS), as a
natural emulsifier for an oil-in-water emulsion containing Bacopa monnieri extract (BME) and
virgin coconut oil (VCO). STS ...
Wijesinghe, T.; de Silva, N.; Perera, A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Understanding the germination and storage requirements of underutilized crop and fruit species
is essential for developing protocols to promote their wider use. This studyaimed to assess how
short-term storage under ...
Background: Job satisfaction plays a vital role in the wellbeing of nursing professionals and the
quality of health care services they provide. Nurses face various challenges, including heavy
workloads, salary concerns, ...
Background: Technology readiness is a well-established construct that refers to individuals’
ability to accept and adopt new technology. In Sri Lanka, healthcare digitalization began in the
early 2010s, with growing ...
Dikkumbura, K.N.; Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.; Radampola, K.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
A six-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of three experimental feeds on
growth performance and feed utilization, survival and coloration of platy fish, Xiphophorus sp. The
Prima diet was used ...
Background: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a chonic, progrssive atherosclerotic
condition characterized by patial or total occlusion of vesslels, leading to significant morbidity
and limb loss. Chronic pain is often ...
Background: Effective pain management in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is critical, yet nursing
officers often face various perceived barriers that hinder optimal patient care. These barriers,
which may include inadequate ...
Gamage, S. A.K.; Radampola, K.; Rupasinghe, J.W.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study assessed the current water quality management practices of medium-scale
ornamental fish farms in the Galle district, Sri Lanka, investigated the major barriers to effective
management and explored potential ...
Background: Absence of normative bone mineral density (BMD) data for Sri Lankans has led to
reliance on Caucasian references, misestimating BMD in this population.
Objectives: To establish age-related BMD trends in Sri ...
De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.(FAHS, 2025-08-07)
Background: The inclusion of C. roseus extracts into an alginate matrix is identified as a
promising strategy for the development of drug candidates, which may help to overcome the
limitations commonly associated with ...
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common chronic noncommunicable disease with
increasing prevalence leading to serious complications. Effective management of DM depends
on the use of appropriate medications and the ...
Warnakula, W.P.; Abeysuriya, A.P.H.I.; Pasan, A.J.R.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Industry 4.0 technologies should be adopted in the current era of the digital economy to meet the
growing demand for food supply due to population growth, climate change, geopolitical
instability and resource scarcity. ...
Background: Heart failure is a global health burden with increasing prevalence and new
incidences. It is a chronic cardiovascular disease that requires long-term treatment with appropriate
medications. Hence, prescribing ...
Background: In Sri Lanka, pre-operative patients are subjected to mandatory 6-8 hour fasting,
leading to significant discomfort. Following Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols,
the use of carbohydrate-rich ...
Background: Sri Lanka is home to numerous endemic plant species with potential therapeutic
benefits. These plants are sources for novel chemical compounds with biological activity. This
study investigates the biological ...