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  Unknown author (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)
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• Editorial Note 

  Editorial Note (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)
• The Role of Science and Technology in the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): Opportunities and Perspectives for Developing Countries (Keynote Speech) 

  Rolph Antoine, Payet (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)
• Sound absorption characteristics of two selected fruit plants, Anacardium occidentale (cashew) and Mangifera indica (mango), measured by reverberation room method 

  Nilmini, K.A.C.; Amarasingha, N.D.; Guruge, R.S.P.; Sandaruwan, U.A.T.; Sooriyaarachchi, S.A.S.N.; Bodhika, J.A.P.; Dharmaratna, W.G.D.; Jayatissa, L.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Sound absorption barriers made of plants are used as an environmentally friendly solution to reduce noise pollution. In cities of Sri Lanka, noise pollution is one of the major problems that needs attention. This paper ...
• Analysis of CI engine performance with waste polypropylene derived fuel blended with diesel 

  Rohan, E.P.; Sumith, B.; Srimal, L.K.T. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Feasibility of using hydrocarbon fuel extracted from pyrolysis of waste polypropylene (PP) as an alternative fuel blended with diesel in a compression ignition (CI) engine was investigated. A semi-batch reactor plant ...
• Stock market prediction using machine learning algorithms 

  Perera, W.G.M.V.C.; Peter, P.L.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  The study will consider how machine learning models can be used to predict Sri Lankan stock market prices. Artificial intelligence is an emerging trend for most of the things. So why not for stock market prediction. ...
• A mathematical model for natural resistance against galactosemia 

  Jayasundara, N.D.K.; Shanthidevi, K.C.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Infants with Galactosemia cannot metabolize lactose and galactose, two sugars found in milk. Because in the infant gut, the galactose converted to glucose through a series of enzymatic reactions. In Galactosemia, gala ...
• Garlic and ginger extracts as feeding deterrents for the giant African snail (Achatina achatina): a preliminary study 

  Wijesingha, H.M.N.P.; Sudarshani, K.A.M.; Wegiriya, H.C.E. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  African giant snail (Achatina achatina) is known as a serious pest of seedlings and leaf vegetables throughout the world including Sri Lanka. Their nocturnal and hiding behavior make them very difficult to be controlled ...
• Primiparous mothers’ perception regarding breastfeeding education at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara, Sri Lanka 

  Geeganage, C.; Deepa, G.G.; Priyanka, K.G.C.; Liyanage, C.T.K.; Munidasa, K.G.P.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  As a part of standard antenatal care, breast feeding (BF) information, demonstration and professional interventions play vital roles in improving the rates of BF. The aim of this study was to examine the primiparous mothers’ ...
• The status of maintaining partograms in labor rooms: A case study from District General Hospital- Kalutara 

  Wijayasinghe, I.P.; Jayasekara, K.K.N.P.; Kodithuwakku, T.; Amaraweera, D.P.; Rasanga, M.K.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Introduction of partograms to labor rooms has made a significant impact on improving perinatal care in Sri Lanka, because it has helped in detecting risk situations early and allowed medical staff intervening promptly. ...
• Development of suitable method for the concentration of Citrus madurensis and Spondias dulcis juice 

  Jayarathna, P.L.I.; Vanniarachchi, M.P.G.; Jayawardena, J.A.E.C. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Fruits are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Citrus madurensis (NasNaaran) and Spondias dulcis (Ambarella) are two tropical trees that bear fruits with high levels of Vitamin C, flavor and aroma compounds. Both fruits ...
• Establishment of technique for isolation of phagocytes from peripheral blood of elephants (Elephas maximus) 

  Udayanga, K.G.S.; Dangolla, A.; Silva, I. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  In elephants, both neutrophils (heterophils) and monocytes which are phagocytic white blood cells serve as the first line of defence. Measuring the phagocytic efficiency of the leukocytes could be an important parameter ...
• Antimicrobial efficacy of selected commercially available mouthwashes 

  Rathnayake, R.M.S.U.; Jayaratne, D.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Mouthwashes are often used by people as they are prescribed by the dentistry, with the intention of prevention and treatment of several oral conditions. Many of commercially available mouthwashes claim to have antimicrobial ...
• Antioxidant properties of Sargassum sp. found in southern coastal region in Sri Lanka and their use in extending shelflife of foods 

  Makawita, G.I.P.S.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Wijesekara, I. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Since phenolic compounds exhibit radical scavenging properties and there is a co-relation between the phenolic content and the anti-oxidant properties, the present study will identify the presence of phenolic compounds ...
• Knowledge on post exposure treatment for Rabies among general practitioners in the Southern Province, Sri Lanka 

  Gunesekara, H.M.D.P.P.; Vanlangenberg, A.P.; Kumarapperuma, K.K.; Mahanama, J.K.; Damayanthi, T. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is essentially fatal. Post-exposure treatment (PET) is the immediate treatment of a bite victim after rabies exposure. Proper knowledge on PET among doctors is crucial in preventing ...
• Assessment of groundwater quality in the municipal area of Jaffna peninsula 

  Rajapaksha, H.G.N.; Prabagar, S.; Navaranjan, S.; Prabagar, J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  The Jaffna peninsula mainly depends on groundwater for drinking and other purposes due to lack of fresh water resources. The objective of this study was to evaluate the groundwater quality for its suitability for ...
• Starch characteristics of selected Ipomea batata (sweet potatoes) cultivar in Sri Lanka 

  Waidyarathna, G.R.N.N.; Ekanayake, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  This study aimed to make available data on some starch characteristics of selected sweet potato (SP) cultivars available in Sri Lanka and to see whether there is a correlation with the high glycaemic indices (>70) of these ...
• Assessment of selected quality parameters of top soil and surface water in the vicinity of the laboratory wastewater pits of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ruhuna, Matara 

  Idirisooriya, I.M.S.H.R.; Gangabadage, C.S.; Hewage, J.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  This study aimed to investigate the environmental impact of discharging laboratory wastewater containing chemical residues directly into the soaking pits by the Department of Chemistry, University of Ruhuna. The department ...
• Effectiveness of rooting media on the propagation of miniature rose (Rosa chinensis minima) by stem cuttings 

  Gunasekera, T.M.A.D.; Dayananda, T.G.; Somachandra, K.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-30)

  Rosa chinensis minima, a small bush like ornamental plant which belongs to the family Rosaceae is popular in home gardening in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the demand for this plant is increasing. Usually, farmers in Sri Lanka ...

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