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This study examines the impact of job satisfaction on job performance of schoolteachers in Sri Lanka. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between job satisfaction facets and job performance among ...
Kaluarachchige, I.P.; Weligamage, S.S.(University of Kelaniya, 2013)
Inspired by Gardner‟s (1983,1999) theoretical discussion of „Multiple Intelligence‟ and
considering the significance of multiple decision making roles as played out by University
Administrative Officers within the ...
Varathanathan, K.; Ganeshwaranathan, A.; Piratheepan, S.; Loganathan, T.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The rapid expansion of tilapia aquaculture necessitates feeding strategies that enhance growth while minimizing
environmental impacts. This study investigated the effects of three feeding rations 3%, 8%, and 12% of body ...
Piyarathna, K.K.C.T.P.; Vassanthini, R.; Safeena, M.I.S.; Rohonadeera, H.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most important fruit crops globally, and in-vitro propagation plays a crucial role
in large-scale multiplication, particularly for cultivars like sour bananas (Mysore AAB). In tissue ...
Thevasena, V.; Thivahary, G.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Banana, an ancient fruit, has evolved into one of the world's most widely cultivated, traded, and consumed fruits.
In the Jaffna district, particularly in the Valikamam East DS division, banana cultivation is a key ...
Omojola, A.B.; Fadeyibi, B.T.; Awodoyin, O.R.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Advocates for low-fat consumption have shifted focus to developing nutritious low-fat meat products from local,
readily available raw materials. Edible African Palm Weevil Larvae (AFPWL) are a widely relished indigenous ...
Adediran, O.A.; Akanbi, B.D.; Ajibola, O.O.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The use of synthetic preservatives and additives in food processing is becoming less popular due to adverse health
effects linked to them. Consequently, there is a rising demand by consumers for clean-label food products. ...
Fernando, A.J.; Wimalaweera, T.P.M.; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.; Bandara, D.M.S.P.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study aimed to assess the drying performance of an electric-powered hot-air batch dryer. Freshly harvested
paddy (BG350) with initial moisture contents of 18.62 ± 1.75% and 21.91 ± 2.54% (wet basis) was dried at bed ...
Senadheera, U.E.; Chanuka, N.N.; Jayasanka, J.; Hewawasam, C.; Amila, B.; Weerasekara, N. A.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Conventional biomass cookstoves are the predominantly utilised household cooking method in
rural Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the in-use performance is under-quantified. This study adopted a
baseline experimental approach ...
Amith Bandara, K.M.; Peiris, T. N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.; Madushan, R.G.R.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study aims to assess the impact of a solar power plant on the vegetation in the Poonakary
region of Sri Lanka. Data collection primarily relied on a field survey and field observations. A
total of 22 transects ...
Amith Bandara, K.M.; Peiris, T. N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study aims to assess the impact of a solar power plant on the vegetation in the Poonakary
region of Sri Lanka. Data collection primarily relied on a field survey and field observations. A
total of 22 transects ...
Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.; Kuragodage, A.U.; Madushan, R.G.R.; Subhanu, M.H.R.; Silva, J.P.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The evolved antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria associated with various life stages of
Macrobrachium rosenbergii may lead to disease outbreaks, resulting in reduced yield. The present
study determines the ...
Jayasinghe, W.A. L.P.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.; Awanthi, M.G.G.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Community-Based Tourism (CBT) offers a sustainable development pathway by empowering
local communities to manage tourism activities that generate income, create employment,
conserve the environment, and promote cultural ...
Sinthushan, S.; Wijewardene, L.; Asanthi, H. B.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Glyphosate is recognized as an effective herbicide because of its ability to suppress various weeds.
However, its potential effects on seed germination and early growth of weeds are not fully
understood. The novelty ...
Ishanthika, S.K.A.; Gunarathna, R.D.L.M.; Ananda, J.A.N.D.W.; Wijayasekara, K.N.; Rajawatta, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Post-harvest losses in Sri Lanka constitute a critical challenge to national food security and the
sustainability of agricultural livelihoods. Current estimates indicate that 20% to 40% of
vegetables and 30% to 40% of ...
Nirthani, V.; Weerakoon, A.H.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This review examines how circular economy (CE) principles can be applied to reduce post
harvest losses (PHL) in agriculture, particularly in developing nations where PHL significantly
undermines food security, economic ...
Jayasinghe, M.A.E.K.; Wijetunga, C.S.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
In Sri Lanka, fish provide about 50% of the animal protein consumed, which is nearly three times
the global average. The country’s fisheries, including marine, inland and aquaculture sectors, play
an important role in ...
Damshika, K.G.H.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study developed a natural fruit-based Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) using watermelon
powder, which is hydrating and nutritious due to its natural sugars, potassium and bioactive
compounds. Watermelon is often ...
Rupasingha, R.A.R.Y.; Radampola, K.; Hirimuthugoda, K.Y.; Rupasinghe, M.G.N.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The aquatic plant Rotala rotundifolia, commonly known as dwarf rotala, is valued for its
ornamental and medicinal properties. Substrate composition influences plant growth in height
and colonization, which is important ...
Suwathy, M.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Drying vegetables enhances their value by reducing moisture content and inhibiting microbial
growth, thereby extending shelf-life. It minimizes post-harvest losses and enables off-season
availability. However, drying ...