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  Unknown author (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)
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  Unknown author (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)
• Application and characterization of nanomaterials in consumer products (Keynote Speech) 

  Mudalige, Thilak K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)
• Unravelling myths and beliefs in western medicine 

  Karunatilake, Kithsri P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Western medicine has evolved hundreds of years to the state we practise today. There has been enormous amount of data which has descent over the generations of physicians. It has been strengthened by many other streams ...
• Oral vaccination of DNA encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles enhances the transcriptional responses of IFN and IFN-stimulatory genes in zebrafish 

  Nikapitiya, C.; Dananjaya, S.H.; Chandrarathna, H.P.S.U.; Warnasooriya, V.B.; De Zoysa, M.; Lee, J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  The use of oral vaccination in aquaculture has lagged behind injectable vaccines for a long time in protective immunity. In this study, we constructed the DNA vaccine using plasmid vector (pEGFPN2) and ORF012R gene of rock ...
• Face identification using image processing techniques 

  Vasanthapriyan, S.; Thanushanth, B. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Image processing technique is used to uniquely identify the objects from an image. In that way our research is based upon integrating an efficient image processing technique to uniquely identify face from digital image ...
• Traffic volume pattern and its correlation to traffic noise in Matara city 

  Amarasingha, N.D.; Darshana, I.; Abeyratne, M.K.; Bodhika, J.A.P.; Dharmaratna, W.G.D. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-03-15)

  Traffic congestion is becoming a serious problem in main cities in Sri Lanka and is rapidly increasing. Hourly traffic volume pattern and noise levels close to Matara Post Office on the Matara – Tangalle road are surveyed ...
• Traffic volume pattern and its correlation to traffic noise in Matara city 

  Amarasingha, N.D.; Darshana, I.; Abeyratne, M.K.; Bodhika, J.A.P.; Dharmaratna, W.G.D. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Traffic congestion is becoming a serious problem in main cities in Sri Lanka and is rapidly increasing. Hourly traffic volume pattern and noise levels close to Matara Post Office on the Matara – Tangalle road are surveyed ...
• A case study on quality control charts in a manufacturing industry 

  Perera, B.H.D.; Jayasekara, L.A.L.W. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  This research has been done with a one of consumer goods manufacturing company in southern province in Sri Lanka. They mainly focus on manufacturing spices, from that chilli has become the main product. In the chilli ...
• An automated device to release a desired volume of a liquid from a container 

  Hasanga, A.H.H.; Dharmaratna, W.G.D.; Abeywicrama, S.S.; Ranatunga, E.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  A simple automated device has been designed and constructed in order to release a desired volume of a liquid from a container. A solenoid valve is used to start and stop the release of liquid quickly. The time period of ...
• Challenges in sustainability practices in Sri Lankan construction industry 

  Vijayaragunathan, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Construction industry plays essential and effective role in the countries’ economic sectors. Nowadays most of the countries face the issues such as marked population growth, economic developments and advancements in ...
• Nickel doped ZnO nanoparticles decreased dissolution and reduced toxicity in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos 

  Dananjaya, S.H.S.; Chandrarathna, H.P.S.U.; Udayantha, H.M.V.; De Zoysa, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NPs) and nickle (Ni) doped ZnO NPs are found to be applied in various kinds dermatological, biomedical and optoelectronic fields. However, available toxicological information is inadequate to ...
• Effect of sound frequencies of 500 Hz, 20 kHz and 75 kHz on the growth of green gram plants 

  Dharmathilaka, J.A.D.M.; De Silva, L.M.M .; Aponsu, G.M.L.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Just like people, seeds of plants as well react to the feelings those they are been exposed to. Accordingly, modern technology has tended to apply auditory stress to different seeds of plant towards their enhancement of ...
• Impact of three selected companion plants on selection of host plant, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis by the aphid species, Aphis craccivora 

  Ruwanthika, M.J.; Wickramasinghe, M.G.V. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Among emerging alternative pest control strategies, the use of companion plants to protect crops shows promise. In this view, an experimental study was carried out to test the applicability of three plants, namely white ...
• Clinical and histopathological features of patients with cutaneous leishma niasis in Hambantota, Sri Lanka 

  Sudarshani, K.A. M.; Eswaramohan, T.; Murugananthan, A.; Wegiriya, H.C.E.; Liyanage, P.L.A.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Leishmaniasis is a recently established disease in Sri Lanka, and patients with cutane ous leishmaniasis (CL) have been reported in almost all districts. Leishmania donovani has been identified as the causative organism. ...
• Knowledge and practices regarding sugar and salt consumption among government servants in a selected Divisional Secretary office 

  Wickramasinghe, W.W.P.; Godage, M.; Wijerathne, A.K.S.; Dodangoda, P.; Samaranayake, T.D.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Unhealthy diet is one of the major risk factors of non-communicable diseases. This study was done to describe knowledge and practices regarding sugar and salt consumption in their diet among government servants in Ambalangoda ...
• Qualitative study on Experiences and challenges perceived by informal caregivers of Elders in Batticaloa District 

  Arulanandem, K.; Kisokanth, G. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  The global and national ageing population has led to much health, social and economic concerns. Increased prevalence of long-term disability in the elderly population requires formal or informal care giving by the care ...
• Maternal urinary iodine status and its relationship to newborn’s thyroid status in selected MOH divisions of Jaffna district 

  Yoganathan, T.; Arasaratnam, V.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  Iodine is an essential element in thyroid hormone synthesis, normal growth and development of the brain. The objective of this study was to investigate the maternal iodine status and its relationship to newborn’s thyroid ...
• Mid Upper Arm Circumference-for-age: an alternative method of assessing acute under-nutrition among preschool children 

  Sujendran, S.; Senarath, U.; Joseph, J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  In anthropometry, single measurement would be more convenient than taking two measurements to assess the malnutrition. Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC)-for-age is preferable, especially in larger populations, as it is ...
• Green approach for conversion of industrial wastes to biofuel over egg-shell CaO catalyst 

  Kithulgoda, H.N; Edussuriya, M.; Ranaweera, A.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018-02-15)

  In this work biofuel was produced by esterification of coconut oil extracted from the waste scraped coconut using two methods viz non-microwave and microwave methods. CaO catalyst was prepared by treating waste chicken egg ...

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